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Your Achilles tendon handles a lot. After all, it’s the largest and strongest tendon in your body! If you aren’t sure where it is, simply check the back of your legs. You’ll find it connecting the back of your heel to your calf. Because this tendon is so important, Achilles tendon injuries can be really […]
Why It’s Important When You’re Young to Visit the Podiatrist (Just Like the Dentist & Dermatologist)
Ask just about any medical professional and they’ll tell you that preventive care is crucial to your overall wellbeing, as well as your wellbeing in the future. Just like a machine, your health requires maintenance! That maintenance involves regular checkups to ensure that all your parts are working properly—or if something needs to be fixed. […]
CrossFit is intense. It’s why so many athletes and fitness enthusiasts gravitate toward it! But because of its intensity, taking care of your body before and after training and competitions is crucial. Keep reading for some expert tips on foot recovery after a CrossFit open! What Makes CrossFit Unique—And Sometimes Dangerous! One of the draws […]
People don’t often think about their feet when working out, but a foot injury can put you out of commission faster than most other ailments! Your feet are the foundation of your entire body. When they’re impeded by pain or discomfort, you can’t participate in your favorite athletic activities. Read on for some of our […]
If you have your races booked for the spring and summer, it’s time to start prepping now! Taking proper care of your feet—and making sure your gear is ready to go—will make the difference between a fun and successful triathlon season and having to quit early thanks to injury. Keep reading for our top tips […]
With the New Year comes new goals! If you’re a runner, one of those goals might be to run a marathon in 2022. As you’re training for the big race, don’t forget to prep your feet. They’re the things that will carry you across the finish line, so make sure you’re taking proper care of […]
The term “weekend warrior” applies to most Americans: We work hard during the week so we can relax and indulge in our hobbies on the weekends. If your hobby of choice is any kind of sport or physical activity, you’ll want to keep reading. Weekend warriors, or people who participate in athletic activities in their […]
It’s easy to take our feet for granted; for many of us, feet aren’t body parts we spend a lot of time thinking about. But they really are the foundation of our bodies, and need to be taken care of. When our feet suffer, so do our other body parts. To avoid uncomfortable or even […]
Our feet do a lot for us—but oftentimes, when it comes to proper care, they take a backseat. Most experienced runners know how important wearing the right shoes is—as well as watching where they step and taking breaks when they experience foot pain. These things are extra crucial when you’re running somewhere even more rugged […]
If you’ve never heard of a Spartan race, here’s a quick definition: it’s a race consisting of a series of obstacles ranging from three miles to marathon distances. If you’ve competed in one before, then you’re familiar with how challenging—yet exhilarating—these races are! But, like with any race, they can wreak havoc on your feet. […]
