Sarasota Orthopedic Associates
Arlington Park - Sarasota:
What Different Kinds of Sports Have Specialized Shoes?
The shoes you wear when playing sports can make the difference between a successful experience and discomfort or injury. Each sport has particular requirements for footwear. When you purchase or rent shoes specially geared toward a sport, consider a specialty sports shoe store that is recommended by a sports ...
7 Things to Know When Buying New Running Shoes
Use this guide as a cheat sheet the next time you find yourself in the market for a new pair of running shoes.
Can Barefoot Running Prevent Injury?
There’s plenty of discussion about whether barefoot running helps runners or harms them. A new report suggests that females may benefit from employing this controversial protocol.
Injury Prevention 101: The Role of Running Shoes and Orthotics
How do shoes and orthotics play a role in injury prevention?
Barefoot Running...With Shoes?
As you have probably already seen, there are now running shoes that fit each toe allowing you to feel as though you are running with no shoes on.This trend is often referred to as the Barefoot Running Movement. We have talked a lot about the importance of wearing the right shoe, whether you are a…
Find the Right Running Shoe
Has the wrong pair of shoes left you searching for a physical therapist? AZ runners check out these tips to save your soles!
Time for New Running Shoes?
Running can be a pretty simple sport when it comes to the equipment used. Generally all you need are a good pair of sneakers to get on your way, although some quality apparel and socks are nice to have too - not to mention a properly fitting sports bra for the ladies .
Which Running Surfaces Are Best?
If you are a runner or powerwalker who wants to stay as injury free as possible, (especially into midlife) consider what’s under your shoes. The surface you run on can either help protect or hurt your joints.
Are highly cushioned running shoes causing more running impact injuries?
Are highly cushioned running shoes causing more running impact injuries? Training and repetitive running regimens are often blamed for running injuries. In response to this, running shoe companies have developed many designs that increase cushioning or spread out the point of impact. Shoes like the Hoka brand do this effectively. Other shoes are designed to have you strike the ground with your mid foot, since a…
Avoid injuries: tips for selecting the right running shoe
Dr. Ray Solano shares tip for selecting the correct running shoes to avoid injuries.
When to Replace Running Shoes
How do you know when it's time to replace your running shoes? The typical 400- to 500-mile answer isn't true in every case.
Is Barefoot Running Really Better?
New research finds ditching your sneakers may not improve your performance results. Here's what really matters when it comes to increasing speed.
7 Exercises to Help Strengthen Your Toes and Prevent Running Injuries
7 toe-strengthening exercises every runner needs to do — Women's Running<br>Newsflash: supplements may be destroying your health — Fitness<br>Does it
Pick Running Shoes Based on Comfort to Prevent Foot Injury
When you walk into a shoe store, you'll see a ton of options for different types of shoes. The thing is, those shoe types don't really have an effect on whether or not you get injured, and according to the BBC, it's best to just find a pair that's comfortable.
Sensoria Launches Smart Running Sneaker To Help Prevent Injuries
Sensoria is launching a smart running sneaker with built-in sensors that can help runners make tweaks to their stride to avoid injuries.
New to Running? Try Neutral Shoes
To new runners, picking out that first pair of running shoes can be daunting.
Wearing Maximal Running Shoes May Increase Injury Risks In Some Runners
Runners experienced a higher impact peak and an increased loading rate while wearing maximal running shoes, which may increase their risk for injuries such as plantar fasciitis and tibial stress fractures, researchers suggest.
