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Is it safe to run during the current pandemic?
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected businesses and individuals alike. Perhaps one of the more effects of this public health crisis is an increased awareness of our own mortality…
Heel pain and the calf – a simple strategy for improving the pain!
The plantar fascia is a broad band of connective tissue spanning across the bottom of the arch. It connects to the bottom of the heel bone (calcaneus) and extends to…
35 Health Benefits of Running
Running is the most popular form of exercise. More than 30 million Americans run as a part of their exercise routine. All of us who run can attest to the…
What’s the Best Source for Protein?
A while back we posted about the pros and cons of protein powders. While these provide a quick and convenient source of protein, real foods are the ideal source of…
Weight Loss Increases Appetite
Admittedly, there are several reasons we choose to run. For some, running is a form of therapy to keep the mind clear of daily stress. Perhaps its the social aspects…
Tight calf muscles contribute to plantar fasciitis in runners
Plantar fasciitis is the third most common running-related injury. Roughly 10% of the general population will suffer from heel pain. Those numbers increase to roughly 20% in runners. Fortunately, conservative…
Effect of Zero Drop Shoes on Biomechanics and Injury Rates
A zero drop shoe is not enough to alter running biomechanics in cushioned shoes, but may affect injury rates in some runners. Findings from a recent study suggest that, although…
Could running actually be good for your knees?
Controversy exists about the negative and positive effects of running on your knees. Tradition has maintained that running causes an increased risk of osteoarthritis in the knees, but recent evidence…
Plantar pressure and plantar fasciitis, is there a link?
Altered plantar pressures, or mechanical overload, has been implicated as a causative factor in lower extremity running-related injuries. But what does the literature say about this concept? In 2003, Wearing…
Protein Supplements
If you are like most runners these days, you most likely use a protein supplement at least once during the week. The last decade has seen a dramatic increase in…
Implications of Impact Force
What is the link between impact force and injury rates? Past studies have demonstrated a link between running injury and heel-strike impact. However, none of these studies have been prospective.…
Does stretching before running reduce injury rates?
What does the literature say about stretching and running injuries? The answer may surprise you. Logic would suggest that stretching improves muscular performance and the physiological compliance of tissue, thus reducing…
