Strengthen Your Strides!

So many of my patients are coming in asking for exercises to strengthen their feet so they will decrease their overuse injuries and be able to wear more flexible shoes. A recent study showed that 27% of people can run barefoot without any issues and that another 14-17% can learn to run barefoot. The other 60% or so have unstable feet that are prone to injury if they run barefoot. More studies are needed to see if these percentages really hold up, but more flexible running shoes with less heel drop are here to stay. Help yourself by strengthening your feet! These exercises can really help thwart the injury bug and stabilize flexible foot types.

Strengthening Your Feet for the Upcoming Season!

So many people are ramping up their marathon or half-marathon training programs for this fall or are kiddos about to embark on cross country season. Most injuries are caused by too much, too soon, too fast syndrome! I find strengthening the muscles of your feet and ankles can really help to reduce many common overuse injuries. Here is a simple video reprise from last season's collection that I think you will find helpful! Enjoy!