Injury Rates And Running Foot Strike Patterns
One of the biggest unanswered questions about running form is whether runners who heel strike will see any benefit from changing to a midfoot or forefoot landing. Most recreational runners strike the...
View ArticleBoutonniere Deformity – Not Just A Jammed Finger
A boutonniere deformity refers to a position of the finger where the middle knuckle is bent in a flexed position and the last joint of the finger is extended. A boutonniere deformity is commonly the...
View ArticleThe Toxic Sugar Wars
There is an ongoing debate among scientists and nutrition experts over the factors behind the obesity epidemic. Single food items are often cited as the problem: fat, wheat, high-fructose corn syrup....
View ArticleThe Trapezius Muscle Myth
The trapezius is a large, triangular shaped muscles that covers the back of the neck, shoulders and thoracic spine. The muscle is usually described as having three sections: the upper, middle, and...
View ArticleLinks: Kale, Dieting, and Running Shoe History
Some interesting findings from around the web: Melissa McEwen wrote a great satire piece titled “Just Kale Me: How your Kale habit is slowly destroying your health and the world“. She uses real...
View ArticleWhy The Heels On Modern Running Shoes Are Hurting Us
Most running shoes on the market today have raised heels. Many people may not be aware of this, as running shoe manufacturers rarely advertise the heel height of their shoes. The extra material under...
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