Posts Tagged ‘Ankle/Foot Pain’
The Science of Pain
A muscle cramp, a paper cut, a bumped shin. We experience pain every day to varying degrees, but we may not have ever given thought to how it works. Like many sensations we experience, pain is a signal our body sends to our brain to keep us safe. There are receptors in every area of…
Read MoreRunning: All You Knee-d to Know
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise in the United States, with over 60 million people participating in some way. Each year the number of running events, from 5Ks to marathons, increases due to popularity. The majority of people begin running to improve their health, but many runners have also been told that they’re…
Read MoreRunning Safely as We Age
Running is one of the most popular types of exercise around the world. Since it requires very little equipment and can be done anywhere, people of all ages have found themselves lacing up their shoes and going for a jog. Running’s many physical benefits – increases in aerobic capacity and skeletal mass, improvements in balance…
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