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Choosing the Right Running Shoe for Your Foot Type

While running seems like a simple activity, it is actually a complicated movement that puts a lot of stress on the joints, bones and ligaments of the body. Consequently, choosing the right shoe is an important step in increasing performance and decreasing injury risk. You should select running shoes based on your foot type. While … Continue reading

The Importance of Proper Foot Support

Feet are the foundation of the body, and just like the foundation of any structure, they must be stable and balanced in order to support the all of the body’s weight. If they are not, they could cause many problems. Bad foot support can cause pain or discomfort in the lower back, hips, knees, neck, … Continue reading

Finding the Right Running Shoe Not So Easy for Some People

According to David Pearsall, a professor of biomechanics in the kinesiology and physical education department of McGill University, “We’re in a muddy area when it comes to choosing shoes.” Jill Barker of the Montreal Gazette seems to agree, writing that runners expend a great deal of time on cushioning and stability—technical features—rather than the mechanics … Continue reading