Running can be a great way to give your body a cardiovascular workout while enjoying the outdoors. Serious runners must train regularly in order to keep their bodies ready to face the rigors of marathon races. This training can often lead to injuries that can make running uncomfortable.
If you are thinking of starting a serious training routine, keep these tips in mind to help you prevent serious running injuries from putting you on the sidelines in the future.…
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If you complain of foot pain during an appointment with your family doctor, he or she will likely recommend that you seek the care of a podiatrist, who can determine the nature of your discomfort and have orthotic inserts made to wear in your shoes. If you don’t regularly attend doctor’s checkups, however, you can bypass this referral and contact your local podiatry clinic directly to inquire whether orthotics may be right for you.…
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If you have suffered from plantar fasciitis and treatments like resting your feet, using orthotics and changing your style of shoe have not provided the necessary relief, your podiatrist may have recommended surgical intervention. Unfortunately, it is easy to assume that surgery will permanently fix the problem without any further assistance. The truth is that it is common to use a specific type of orthotics and to be unable to resume some of your preferred physical activities for three months or more after your surgery.…
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