17th December 2009
A bunion is a common foot deformity that many Americans have to deal with during their lifetime. Currently, podiatrists are the leading health care professionals for caring for this deformity. Bunions are a very unique foot problem with a specific populat...
14th December 2009
In today's society, the norm for many women is to wear high heels when they work, go out with friends, and even around the house. Although high heels undoubtedly can help enhance an outfit or help make your legs appear toned, they will affect your body in...
03rd December 2009
Although we may not want to admit it most Americans average a weight gain of 3-5 pounds or more between Thanksgiving and New Years. With all the holiday parties and New Year's celebrations it is very difficult to eat healthy during the holiday seasons. In...
27th November 2009
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches it is time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for in our lives. Most people will give thanks for their Family, their jobs and most importantly their health. If you are someone who has issues with your feet or ...
26th November 2009
The holiday season is here yet again. With only a few weeks left before all the holiday madness begins it is time to start thinking about what to put on your holiday wish list for this year. If you are a runner or maybe just someone who will want to run o...
25th November 2009
Nike has developed a line of shoes called the Nike Free that has become very popular among long distance runners, track and field athletes, and football and basketball players. Nike Free is unique because it has a special design incorporating new technolo...
24th November 2009
Many podiatrists take the opportunity to volunteer in the medical tent after a local marathon. After the race, participants were filtered into the post-race area where they get food, water and have the option of stopping in the medical or podiatry tents ...
19th November 2009
Every athlete has experienced abdominal cramping at one time or another while running. Abdominal cramping can be very annoying and painful, causing a runner to have to stop running until the pain goes away. There are a couple of theories on exactly what t...
12th November 2009
A bunion is a large, painful bump on the side of your big toe joint. You also may find the end of your big toe pointing at your second toe. The bump that is created often becomes red and irritated from rubbing against shoes that aren't wide enough to acco...
12th November 2009
Deciding to run a marathon is a big decision that must not be taken lightly. Training for a marathon takes a lot of time, dedication, and puts extra strain on your body. If you are on the fence about deciding to train and run a marathon then there are thr...
16th October 2009
If you are an outdoor runner you certainly have noticed that the weather can dictate how well you feel during your run. You may be surprised to learn that your performance during a run or race is directly related to the weather. The "perfect running tempe...
15th October 2009
The terrain that an athlete runs on is critical to not only their performance but also to the health and maintenance of their bodies. You might be surprised at what running on a different terrain can do to your body. When it comes to the type of surface ...
12th October 2009
At one time, not too long in the past, it was considered social unacceptable for women to participate in sports. Society use to view women as weak and fragile beings that were discourage from participation in sports because the female athlete simply did ...
29th September 2009
As a runner you realize that some days you have good runs where you feel strong, fast, and ready to take on the miles. You also realize that other days you feel as if you can't go on after only the first mile of a 4 mile run and you are battling with your...
24th September 2009
Triathlons have become increasingly popular in the past two decades. The marathon used to be seen as the ultimate physical challenge but now much of the spotlight has been switched over to triathlons. Triathlons are unique because they involve swimming, b...
