Now that weather has finally started cooling down, some of you may decide it’s time again to lace up those runners again and get back on the track. Before you do that make sure to have a close look at those shoes, especially if they’re over a year old. Many shoes lose their cushioning with […]
Monthly Archives: May 2021
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May
May
Pump bumps, also known as Haglund’s deformities, are caused by changes to the back of your heel bone where the Achilles tendon attaches. When we have tight calf muscles, or wear shoes that repeatedly apply pressure to the area, our body forms a protective response. This response is for the bone to thicken in a […]
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May
May
Pronation (when our foot ‘rolls in’) is the normal movement our foot makes in order to absorb the shock of ground impact as well as adapt to uneven terrain. During the movement our foot moves slightly towards the mid-line of the body after hitting the ground. Over pronation refers to the abnormal motion of the […]
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May
May
Are you experiencing a dull throbbing pain along the front of your shin? Especially after running or walking? You are likely dealing with a condition called shin splints. When our feet excessively roll in it causes the muscles of the foot to overwork to correct this movement. A lot of these muscles originate on the […]