As you can imagine this is a common question which has the ever predictable answer of ‘it depends'
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Philip Wells Bsc.
10/25/2016 4:02 AMPre marathon injuries – what should you do?
10/25/2016 4:02 AMIf you are a couple of weeks out from the New York marathon, what can you do if those foot pain ‘niggles’ are become worse?
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Philip Wells Bsc.
8/7/2016 12:47 AMWhy do our feet hurt when we jog and run?
8/7/2016 12:47 AMWe used to answer this question by saying that it was all down to the repetitive impact with the ground but recent research has shown that although the quality and cushioning properties of specialist running shoes have improved exponentially, the rate of injury has not changed. So there must be another explanation, right?
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Philip Wells Bsc
4/28/2016 4:22 AMResearch about running shoes and injuries
4/28/2016 4:22 AMSo what practical advice can we take from this research? For one, you should listen to your gut instincts when choosing both shoes and insoles.
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Philip Wells Bsc
4/14/2016 4:31 AMTime to start running
4/14/2016 4:31 AMWhat should you be doing to help you enjoy your running?
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Philip Wells Bsc
2/26/2016 4:33 AMCustom orthotics influences on the runner's knee
2/26/2016 4:33 AMCustom orthotics are effective at reducing knee pain in female runners with a history of overuse injuries of the knee. The custom orthotics directly affected movement at the ankle and forces in the knee.
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Philip Wells, Bsc. (Hons) Podiatry MSCP HCPC Reg.
12/1/2015 2:36 AMRunning Biomechanics – Impact Forces
12/1/2015 2:36 AMRunning involves a series of impacts with the ground as the body moves from point A to point B. These impacts or collisions between the foot and the ground are usually referred to as Ground Reaction Forces and are a composite measure of how quickly the foot hits the ground
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Philip Wells, Bsc. (Hons) Podiatry MSCP HCPC Reg.
11/23/2015 2:08 AMWhat makes a good pair of running shoes?
11/23/2015 2:08 AMThe most predictable answer - it depends. That’s why there’s such a huge range of manufacturers making so many different types of running footwear. They all have their own approach and innovations.
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