Running and InjuriesThe Five Factors to Success in Running
Running Shoes Good quality running shoes can make you run more efficiently and can help prevent injury. They must be light, breathable, have cushioning in the right places and must offer stability and shock absoprtion. All sports shoes should be sport specific so always buy shoes applicable to the sport you play. If you run then buy running shoes. Check your running shoes for signs of wear and replace them regularly. The life of a running shoe is anything up to 500 miles. Orthotics for Running Orthotics are insoles worn inside your running shoes to change the way you walk and run. Wearing orthotics in running shoes:
If you wear orthotics in your running shoes, your shoes should be neutral. Running shoes are either neutral or have anti pronation control or anti supination control.
Running Injuries You increase your risk of these injuries if you have biomechanical problems and don't wear appropriate running shoes and don't use orthotics.
The following can exacerbate your problem:
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The higher the number of yes's the more we can help Running Equipment It is important to purchase the best running equipment you can afford. Running shoes should be replaced regularly. |
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| Sue Ferguson BSc (Hons), MRCPod Chiropodist and Podiatrist 2 St Benets Court Tenterden Kent TN30 6QS Tel: 01580 765546 Email: sjf.ferguson@gmail.com |