A new study suggests that elderly patients who suffer from disabling foot pain should opt for shoes with a little extra depth. A study conducted by researchers at the Lower Extremity and Gait Studies Program at the School of Allied Health at La Trobe University found that seniors with foot pain saw significant improvement after […]
November 25 is Our Hearts To Your Soles 2014
We are only one week away from Our Hearts To Your Soles 2014, and we couldn’t be more excited! Volunteers have been lined up, the donations have started rolling in, and everyone is ready to get this great community event under way. For those of you who missed our initial post or our press release, […]
Overuse Arm Injuries In Youth Baseball Players
An in-depth study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that many youth baseball players are being encouraged to play through arm discomfort. Lead author Christopher S. Ahmad, MD, said the increase in youth baseball injuries is likely tied to overuse while the body is still developing. “Both nationally and internationally, we’re witnessing […]
Loud Noises May Cause Knee Injuries
An intriguing study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports suggests that car horns or a nearby shout have been linked to an increased risk of knee injury. For their study, researchers hooked 18 men and 18 women in their 20s up to a machine designed to capture leg spasm and […]
Forward Lean Could Lessen Knee Stress While Running
Slightly leaning your body forward while running can help reduce stress in your knees, according to a new study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. For their study, researchers asked 24 runners who ran faster than an 8:00 mile to select one of three running styles; Flexed (Some forward lean), Erect […]
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