Are your current running shoes putting you at risk for a stress fracture?
One common reason for too much bone stress is that a runner didn’t have enough cushioning because they were using a shoe that was too stiff, or wasn’t padded enough, or soft enough, and they were running on concrete or asphalt.
That run, in those particular running shoes, beat up the bone too much and then the bone started to crack and develop into a stress fracture.
Today on the Doc On the Run Podcast, we’re talking about what the worst running shoes for stress fractures.
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We understand the concerns of the injured patient with an active lifestyle. Our treatment goals are patient-centered and we work to provide a safe return to your chosen activity. Our physician is an active athlete who has a personal appreciation for the rewards of goal-setting and competition. Dr. Segler has lectured on running […]
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