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Common Mistakes Made by Runners
Running Times published a section in this month’s magazine discussing common mistakes that runners make. I’d like to focus this weeks blogs on a few of these by reviewing them. If they seem to...
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Study shows Vibram FiveFingers Improves Running Economy.
An article published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports (Peer Reviewed) titled Four-week habituation to simulated barefoot running improves running economy when compared...
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New Study Demonstrates “Traditional” Running Shoes Influence Incorrect Form?
The study titled Footstrike patterns among novice runners wearing a conventional, neutral running shoe was published in Gait and Posture and can be read by clicking below. Footstrike patterns among...
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What are shin splints?
This seems to be the most searched topic on google when it comes to running injuries so I figured I better address this on my blog! What are shin splints? Simply put, it is pain that occurs to the...
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Nike, New Balance, And More Bring Barefoot Running To Their Soles
Below is an article that appeared on Fast Company’s website demonstrating that shoe manufactures (even Nike!!) are continuing to produce minimalist shoes or “barefoot running” shoes. It’s pretty...
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Treadmill workouts can actually be a form of a speed workout.
When it comes to running on the treadmill, most people find it boring, torturous, and would rather be outside where they can get a “better” workout. Here is something to consider that may actually...
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Natural Born Runner : Debut of the natural / barefoot / minimalist running...
The first issue of the Natural Born Runner Magazine out of the UK is hitting the shelves this month. This is the first magazine dedicated to natural/minimalist/barefoot running. I am very excited to...
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An Evolutionary Argument for Natural Movement : We simply function better...
Below are the thoughts of Jim Hixon manages the Feet for Life – Motion Center for Michael Horwitz, DPM. Our goal is to make the Motion Center a leader in the effort to change the way we think about...
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Common myths to ending a running career: “I used to run, but I had to stop...
Is this a familiar phrase to you? This is one if the most dreadful comments I hear from my patients who have abandoned running due to recurrent injuries. Just this week I had a patient who was in for...
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Will orthotics really help my foot pain?
Many of you have seen the commercials for Dr. Scholl’s computerized scanner that evaluates your foot and tells you what insert you should be buying for your shoes. Or you may have heard others say...
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