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 […]
Preventing Blisters While Running: Does Taping Work?
Runners and marathoners are always looking for ways to keep their feet in pristine shape, and blisters are often one of the more common issues that develop in regular runners. Some try to mitigate their risk of blisters by taping certain areas of their foot, but is that technique effective? According to an interesting study […]
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 […]
Fear of Judgement Keeping Women From Regular Exercise
A new study out of England uncovered that some women don’t exercise as regularly as they would like out of fear of being judged by others. Going to the gym can sometimes be an intimidating experience, especially for beginners. Developing a workout routine can be difficult for adults in all walks of life, but researchers […]
Exercise Really Is The Best Medicine
Researchers at Texas Presbyterian Hospital conducted a study that revealed exercise truly is the best medicine for heart health. For their study, researchers asked 12 “ordinary Joes and Janes” to partake in a year-long exercise program. The 12 participants were classified as sedentary individuals prior to taking part in the study. Participants were asked to do […]
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