Blisters are the natural enemy of any athlete who exercises on a regular basis. Blisters can be minor, or they can cause crippling pain. Today, we share some tips on how to prevent and deal with problematic blisters. 1. Wear the Right Shoes – Blisters are caused by friction when something rubs against a certain […]
5 Tips For Preventing Adult Softball Injuries
We provide a lot of different tips for helping prevent sports injuries, but these pieces of advice are usually aimed at high school athletes. That said, students aren’t the only ones playing organized sports. Many adults still find time to lace up their shoes and play in a league once or twice a week, so […]
Courageous Bombing Survivor Completes Boston Marathon
Boston marathon survivor Rebekah Gregory returned to the race that caused her to become an amputee to cross the finish line yesterday. If Rebekah’s name sounds familiar, it’s because I shared a story about her in our monthly newsletter. Back in February I was lucky enough to attend a winter charity event by the organization “Wiggle […]
Barefoot Running Transition Harder For Older Runners
Barefoot running has become very popular in recent years, thanks in large part to the best-selling novel Born to Run, which cites “natural” running techniques and explores the correlation between foot injuries and the rise of the modern running shoe. At the same time, running studies have found that barefoot running promotes a midfoot-strike pattern, […]
Giving New Meaning To Thinking On Your Feet
Some Canadian schools are giving new meaning to the term “thinking on your feet” by providing students with standing desks. We’ve discussed the health benefits of standing desks on the blog before, and while they’re typically more popular in the workplace, more schools are considering the idea of adding standing desks to their classrooms. Toronto […]
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