If you’re an active individual that has been slowed by a foot injury, know that you don’t just have to sit on the sidelines until your injury has healed. There are a number of low impact exercises that you can pursue while you’re working to overcome a foot or ankle injury. Not only can this […]
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. […]
4 More Rehab Exercises to Help you Bounce Back After an Injury
Earlier this month we shared 3 rehab exercises you can do by yourself to bounce back after an injury and/or surgery. Continuing down that path to recovery, here are 4 more simple rehabilitation exercise that will guide you back to full strength following an injury or surgery. Dynamic Hamstrings [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6m4V8J2o37Y] Start by lying flat on […]
3 Rehab Exercises to Help you Bounce Back After an Injury
It’s difficult to get the body back on track following an injury or surgery. We’ve already talked about how you can aid your body in the healing process through diet and nutrition after a surgery. Now let’s take a look at some exercises that you can do on your own to help your body bounce […]