In this blog we review some basic principles about ski and snowboard boot fitting.
The Coronavirus pandemic has many people turning to walking and running as their main form of exercise. Here are some tips to help keep you on your feet.
Getting Started with a Walking or Running Exercise Program:
Start slow... Both figuratively and literally.
Listen to your body. Pain vs Soreness.
Avoid hills…at first. Hills place a lot of strain on the calf muscles, the Achilles tendon and the bottom of the foot (the plantar fascia specifically). This is especially important if you are running- consider avoiding hills alltogether, or walking up the hilly portions of your run.
Shoes, Shoes, Shoes. It is hard to overemphasize the importance of appropriate shoes. Running shoes are the best shoes for running and walking. Some reputable brands include: New Balance, Brooks, Saucony, Asics, Hoka and Mizuno. Some shoes are meant for flatter feet, while some are made for those with higher arches. Here are two important features of a good running/walking shoe:
Signs of Overuse Injury
Experiencing stabbing pain on the bottom of the heel, tearing sensations on the back of the heel, pain along the shins, or knee pain might be symptoms of conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, shin splints, patella-femoral pain or illio-tibial band syndrome (ITBs).
When should I get medical attention?
If you experience the symptoms above or any other bothersome symptoms that are not getting better quickly with rest or if your symptoms are intense, it is time to seek care from a foot and ankle specialist.
We hope that you can experience the physical and mental health benefits that accompany regular cardio exercise and look forward to helping you along in your journey however we can.
Be safe, be active, be healthy,
Chris Robertson
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