Running Injuries
Supporting Student Athletes This School Year: Injury Prevention with Precision Footwear
Supporting Student Athletes with Proper Footwear: A Doctor’s Perspective
As student athletes gear up for the new school year, their physical health is a top priority. One of the most overlooked aspects of injury prevention and performance enhancement is proper footwear. At Confluence Running, our Dynamic Footwear Specialists provide customized shoe fittings designed to support the unique needs of young athletes, helping reduce injury risks and improve overall performance. With tailored footwear, we can ensure your patients stay healthy and strong throughout their training and competitions. Let’s work together to keep student athletes on their feet and performing at their best!
Conquer Plantar Fasciitis: A Daily Routine Guide
The Science of Running Injuries
● Define running-related injuries
● Discuss common risk factors for injury
● Differentiate between "cause" and "correlate" in relation to injury
● Address the difficulty in accurately predicting and identifying why an injury occurs
● Practical solutions Q&A
Do anti-blister socks work?
Flat Feet
Hammer Toes
Bunions Explained
Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain
What is it? How do I treat it?
Plantar Faciitis is an inflammation of the fibrous tissue, called the plantar fasciia, that runs along the bottom of your foot that connects the heel (calcaneus) to the toes (metatarsals). Treatment for this condition can take many forms including: stretching exercises, drugs, orthotics, injections, and in rare cases surgical procedures.
Until now the treatment methods have addressed the active conscious periods only to be undone when a person goes to bed or sits in the easy chair relaxing.
