Have a thumb width between the longest toe and the end of the shoeTry 2 to 3 pairs onChoose which ever is the most comfortable while running in store – if undecided choose the lightestDo not forgo comfort for the sake of the shoe being...
The peripheral nervous system includes all neural structures outside the brain and spinal cord. They include sensory receptors, peripheral nerves and their associated ganglion, and efferent motor endings.1 Sensory receptors are specialised to respond to changes in their environment, which are called stimuli.1 These sensory receptors are linked to nerves whose stimulus triggers...
With the 2019 Gold Coast Marathon weekend drawing closer and closer it can be a little stressful if you are dealing with a running injury and still trying to maintain quality sessions and kilometres. Whether you are stepping up running distance or trying to better a previous time...
With a little under 3 months to go before the Gold Coast marathon weekend (6 -7th July 2019) this is the time when beginner and novice recreational runners seem to start showing up at Podiatrist clinics looking for advice about potentially running in a lighter...
No matter what level or type of runner you are one of the undeniable joys (for me anyway!) is replacing an old pair of worn out running shoes with a new pair and taking them for their first test run. For many people this may...
Choose the Correct Running Shoes This might seem like a simple thing to do but with the large number of different running shoes out there navigating the maze can be difficult. Especially with all of the differing advice out there from shoes stores, health professionals, magazines...
1. Not understanding your foot type It is important to understand your foot type so that you know which of your foot structures may have the potential for overload while running. This can then help you focus on addressing areas of most importance in terms of...
With so many different types, brands and models of running shoes it can be a difficult task choosing the correct shoe that suits your foot function to help prevent overuse injuries. Throw in brand marketing, shoe store sales staff, footwear professionals, magazines, books, internet blogs,...
Blisters can stop you in your tracks…..literally! Worse still if they are not looked after properly they can become infected and therefore stop you running for a while! So what is the best way to prevent them and manage them if you want to keep on...