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19 Jan 2019

  Image Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/mwlQKzFvILU   Whether it begins with a sharp pain in the kneecap or a dull ache in the lower back, a sports-related injury can have wide-reaching consequences. According to a study by the US Department of Health and Human Sciences, there are 8.6 million sports and recreational injuries per year, with strains and sprains representing the most commonly reported.   While preventative measures such as resistance training can reduce the risk of a sports-related injury, sports braces can also be hugely beneficial. They not only reduce pain…

14 Jan 2018

  The feet are perhaps the most overworked part of the body. They bear the entire body weight and are most often overlooked among all the body parts. They also suffer much stress due to factors like improper footwear, poor body mechanics, and other conditions causing arch pain and sore feet.   Moreover, people in general live fast-paced lifestyles to the point where they forget to relax and give themselves a simple treat. If you’re one of the many busy people who work their fingers to the bone, remember that…

29 Sep 2017

You often use your feet for all the walking and running that you do every day. However, you also often neglect them when it comes to our health and beauty routines. It's essential to keep your feet and toenails in tip-top condition. You need to care for your feet and toenails by having good hygiene. Also, you should pamper them to heal soreness and callouses. Especially, get medical attention when necessary. Read the article to know how to care for your feet and toenails.     1. Practicing Good Hygiene…

08 Sep 2017

For many runners, athletic apparel is the last thing on their minds. Many of us grab an old T-shirt and shorts out of the drawer in a half-dark room, cram on the same pair of shoes we bought during the first Obama term, and then set out for our morning runs. After all, comfort is one of the benefits of running, and these things are comfortable. But there is a trade-off, and the risk involved in wearing old shoes is much higher than any comfortable feeling we get. Fundamentally, running…

14 Aug 2017

Noticing a stabbing heel pain when you take your first steps out of bed in the morning? Worried that running in your old worn out sneakers might be a bad idea? If this sounds like you, plantar fasciitis should be a real concern worth looking into.   What is Plantar Fasciitis?   Most common among runners, plantar fasciitis affects all types of people, fitness gurus and non-active people alike. What is it exactly? Technically speaking it’s the inflammation, irritation and microscopic tearing of the plantar fascia - a thick band…

15 May 2017

One of the leading causes of foot problems is foot tendonitis. Leading because it is literally caused by most of our day to day activities including: · Playing sports like basketball, tennis, golf, football et cetera · Gardening, carpentry, raking etc. · Walking, jogging or running · HIIT workouts, cycling among many. Also spelled as tendinitis, foot tendonitis is the swelling and irritation of the foot tendons due to injuries, overuse, obesity, abnormal foot structure, aging or some medical conditions like diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Tendons are the tissues that…

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