When it's not plantar fasciitis; other sneaky causes of heel pain This article was originally published in The Raider Patch: Magazine of the U.S. Marine Raider Association If you feel pain on the bottom of your heel, the instinctive reaction might…
Thanks to the team at FSR (Federal Staffing Resources) for a great interview about our book! 1. Picking out the right athletic shoes. Such an interesting topic to tackle. What originally got you interested in studying this subject? Though I had worked…
Question: Are my shoes (or boots) causing blisters? A common cause of blisters is shoes or boots that are too tight or too loose. One of our clients is a "seasonal" runner who routinely starts training for his annual running/physical fitness…
Why do I keep getting shin splints when running? Three causes that you can fix. Shin splints on day 3…with 50 days to go. In her quest to race the Appalachian Trail, ultra-distance runner Liz "Mercury" Anjos took a hard-and-fast…
How to stretch for plantar fasciitis: an easy technique fix to relieve heel pain If you have plantar fasciitis, you may have been told to stretch your foot as part of your treatment plan. If you are doing the exercise…
How to manage a twisted ankle even when you have to keep rucking: A first aid guide If you’ve served in the military, there’s a decent chance you’ve twisted an ankle (or two) Ever twisted an ankle when you were…
A fix for stiff ankles - your knees will thank you! Originally published in: The Raider Patch: Magazine of the U.S. Marine Raider Association Do you wear boots for work? Have you been a member of the military? Have you…
Selection Injuries: The Good, Bad and Ugly, Part 3 (Shin and Ankle) Originally published by SOFLETE. You can read the article on their website here. Shin splints are the worst! They are one of the reasons I became a physical…
How To Choose Compression Socks or Sleeves for Shin Splints Many runners find compression socks or calf sleeves helpful to relieve shin splints pain. Both types of compression can work, but which one should you try first? Here are our…
