Although Mother Nature continues to dump snow in the Midwest in the middle of March, spring is right around the corner. As the weather heats up, people begin to get the urge to take their workout outdoors. Running outside can be refreshing, especially if you’re running around campus or next to a scenic river. We […]
Law Professor Suing Over Broken Heel
A George Washington Law School professor is suing the University of Denver for more than $100,000 for damages associated with a broken heel she suffered while accepting an award on their campus in 2011. In the lawsuit, Dinah Shelton claims that she broke her heel after stepping off a podium platform that was “unreasonably small […]
Gradual Change Needed When Switching Running Shoes
A recent 10-week study found that 10 of 19 runners who switched to the Vibram FiveFingers running shoe showed signs of foot bone injury, while only one in 17 runners who wore conventional shoes exhibited the same injuries. Background To understand the effects of the Vibram FiveFingers shoe, researchers divided recreational runners into two groups. […]
Diagnosing Pierre Garcon’s Foot Injury
Washington Redskins receiver Pierre Garcon was plagued by a nagging foot injury throughout the 2012 season, but he has decided to forgo offseason surgery as doctors have determined that his plantar plate should heal with adequate rest. Garcon originally felt pain in his right foot during training camp, but he played through it. The injury […]
Skechers Shape-Ups Promote Toned Legs, Ankle Instability
Skechers Shape-ups have become more popular in recent years as people look for ways to get in shape without the hitting the gym, but new reports about the toning shoes suggest they may do more harm than good. Shape-Ups have a unique “rocker” design that forces the legs to work different muscle groups, which promotes […]
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