By Rehan Iqbal If you have flat feet, you probably have a problem with overpronation. This means that your feet roll inward as you walk or run due to the lack of arch in your foot. What can you do about this? People with overpronation often have many questions about footwear, shoe inserts, orthotics, exercise and […]
6 Best Stability Running Shoes for Overpronators
By Paul Freary People will often be told they ‘overpronate’ and as a result require a specific running shoe to help with this.You may have experienced a running-related injury or noticed your running shoes have developed a particular wear pattern. People often tell me that they ‘lean out’. They often recognise the initial impact but […]
What’s a Run Streak and Should You Have One?
By Anton Mark Are you a runner looking for a new challenge? Try this if you want to make your runs more interesting.Once considered the Holy Grail for runners everywhere, the marathon has become much more common and something that many runners have attempted at least once. Table of Contents What’s a Run Streak? Why it’s a […]
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
By Konrad Barnes Heel pain is common in adults over the age of forty. This type of pain may be caused by plantar fasciitis which is inflammation of the very thick ligament that provides support to the soles of your feet and your arches.When this ligament begins to wear out and lose its elasticity, you may […]
Running Shoes and Different Foot Types
By Paul Freary Foot shape and structure play an important role in running performance and injury prevention. Variations such as flat feet (pes planus), high arches (pes cavus), and broad feet can influence biomechanics and your running gait, affecting how forces are distributed during the gait cycle.Recognising these differences is an important factor for runners […]
Your First Day at CrossFit
By Anton Mark You’ve plucked up the courage to go to class and as you sit in the car you have another quick read of “the reasons why you haven’t started CrossFit”.It all makes sense, you know it does, everything you’ve told yourself, the excuses you made, were just that excuses, you’ve realized that you CAN […]
Pros and Cons of Using a Night Splint for Plantar Fasciitis
By Rehan Iqbal If you are suffering from plantar fasciitis, you may feel a bit confused by the many different options available for treatment. Which is best? How do you choose? The truth is, there are pros and cons to all methods of plantar fasciitis treatment, and a combination of methods is usually the best […]
Are There Any Differences Between Non Slip Footwear and Skid Resistant Shoes?
By Rehan Iqbal Due to the obvious hazards that can be found in almost every workplace today, more and more employers are insisting on having non-slip footwear for their employees. Fortunately, numerous companies have started developing safety shoes meant to minimize the chance or risk of injury from accidental falls. This has led to all […]
Understanding Grip Ratings for Non Slip Footwear
By Rehan Iqbal Without a universal standard for most workplaces, employees and workers must determine the proper slip-resistant shoe that will suit their work environment entirely. This is virtually one very impossible task for the average employee who just wants something comfortable. The truth is that many different types of shoes are rated as non […]
Should You Try To Fix Flat Feet?
By Rehan Iqbal Flat feet (pes planus) may be inherited, or they may develop over time. If your flat feet don’t hurt and are not causing you any problems, your doctor will probably not recommend correcting your condition. If your flat feet are the result of years of stress and strain and excessive weight bearing […]
