Barefoot running is becoming increasingly popular these days. So we decided to take a closer look at barefoot running and outline some techniques to practice and avoid. Here are 5 do’s and don’ts of barefoot running. Do – Run on a clean, paved surface As long as you are using the proper gait (forefoot or […]
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. […]
Top 5 Foot Problems that High Heels Make Worse
Not all foot pain is the result of the shoes you wear, and not all problems are fixed with bigger shoes. Just because your feet hurt in heels doesn’t mean you are going to stop wearing them. What is important is to understand if the shoe is causing the problem, aggravating it, or merely unmasking […]
How to Identify & Treat Heel Bruises
A heel bruise, aka a stone bruise or a calcaneal fat pad contusion, is caused by excess force directed to the bottom of the heel. How the heel fat pad works This specialized fat pad works much like a mattress as it cushions normal heel strikes and prevents the calcaneus (heel bone) from getting directly […]
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