Sports Medicine
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Ankle Sprains: The Truth about Bracing, Taping, and High-Top Footwear
I remember it like it was yesterday. It was a day in high school basketball practice and we were doing dribbling drills around the cones at full speed on the court when all of a sudden ā BAM, a misstep of my left ankle results in a bad sprain and Iām on the ground grimacing…
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The Maximalist Mirage: Is More Cushioning Better?
In response to the minimalist shoe trend in the early 2000s, the Maximalist shoe was introduced by Hoka and the phenomenon took off around 2011. With midsoles in shoes that originally looked obscenely large and wonky for the average everyday consumer, took off first in the ultrarunning community, and the appeal quickly spread to other…
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Choosing Shoes for Specific Injuries
The following is a list of features to look for or a type of shoe to consider based on a number of foot-related pathologies. Often, if chosen correctly, simply getting somebody in the proper shoe can go a long way in alleviating their symptoms. These are things to pay close attention to depending on the…
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Which Running Shoe is Right for Me?
A. The First Pair of Running Shoes So, you’ve decided you want to start running. Congrats! But since we’re surrounded by roads in western world and you’ve probably been wearing shoes you’re whole life, that means you need a good pair of running shoes to help you get started. Maybe you were referred by a…