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The Personal Nature of Shoe Wear Whether you’re a dedicated marathon runner or someone who visits the gym occasionally, knowing when to replace your athletic shoes is crucial for both performance and injury prevention. While conventional wisdom often suggests replacing shoes after a specific distance (typically 700 km) or timeframe,…
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The Surprising Connection Between Foot Problems and Back Pain Did you know that some back problems are directly related to poorly functioning feet? By properly supporting and controlling foot function, your back pain could be considerably reduced. If you’ve struggled with persistent back pain, this information could change everything. The…
Read MoreWomen’s footwear and heel pain It’s no surprise-women’s feet face different challenges than men’s, particularly due to footwear choices. While this is a generalisation, men often wear more practical and comfortable shoes in the workplace, while women-especially in certain professions-may feel pressured to wear high heels or other unsupportive footwear.…
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What is Morton’s Neuroma? Morton’s Neuroma is a painful nerve condition that affects the forefoot, specifically between the metatarsal bones. Despite its name, a Morton’s Neuroma is not actually a tumor but rather a fibrous thickening of nerve tissue, often caused by repeated compression or irritation. When the metatarsal bones…
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There is a lot of information about ankle injuries, specifically inversion ankle sprains, there is very little information regarding the usefulness of an ankle brace compared to strapping tape as a preventative measure to reduce ankle injuries. Doing nothing is not a good idea As expected, players that took…
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