Overpronation

February 26, 2008 -- A lot of folks seem to be on a mission to eliminate pronation, considering it the scourge of humanity and the source of most human ailment. While we... (more...)

January 1, 2008 -- I am a 55-year-old male weighing 175 to 180 pounds, and I have chronic pain at the back of my right heel. I do not recall a specific injury but have... (more...)

June 4, 2007 -- Over the past few decades, I have treated dozens of athletes for a variety of stress fractures. Common stress fracture sites include the lower tibia,... (more...)

May 20, 2007 -- It's the end of Week 9 for the Students American Discovery Marathon Team and strange phrases are sneaking into the parlance of our group -- such as... (more...)

July 1, 2006 -- Here are a few tips for choosing a good pair that won't cost you an arm and a leg—or your toenails. STEP OUT OF THE SHOWER ONTO A TOWEL.Is... (more...)

April 1, 2006 -- RUNNING BEST OVERALL ASICS GT-2110, $90 asicstiger.com BEST SUITED FOR Flat feet or overpronators (See "What's Your Foot Type? (more...)

July 2, 2005 -- Editor's note: Part 1 of this article appeared in the June 4, 2005 issue: www.chiroweb.com/archives/23/12/03.html. Inner Knee Pain The most common... (more...)

September 13, 2004 -- At Phidippides, an Encino shoe store named after the legendary Ancient Greek messenger, shoppers go outside for a run while the salespeople look at... (more...)

May 6, 2004 -- Overpronation of the foot is one of the most common conditions affecting the human frame. This is a condition wherein the foot rolls inward, creating... (more...)

April 1, 2004 -- If you're picking out a good walking or running shoe, your top priorities should be comfort and performance. Some of the basics: * Walkers and... (more...)

Almost every American has experienced some type of foot pain in their lives. In this age of insoles and orthotics for every activity and every shoe on the market; my patients often ask, "Does anyo... (more...)

Imagine for a moment, life without knees. You could not drive a car or ride a bicycle or climb a flight of stairs. And how would your doctor test your reflexes, by hitting you on the elbow with his li... (more...)

Choosing the right running shoes is a major consideration for runners. The wrong shoe can do unwanted damage to the feet and cause serious pain in other areas. Basically, there are three types of foo... (more...)

Motion-control shoes are designed to control foot motion and prevent overpronation. Therefore, they have a rigid construction. Many have a firm midsole and are built on a straight last, both of which ... (more...)

Prior to describing just exactly what Plantar Fasciitis is, we first need to know which part of the foot it affects. And before we do that we need to have a clear understanding of the anatomy of the ... (more...)

What is not well understood is that the arch stretches as far as it has to, to absorb incoming shock; this active motion is called pronation. When the arch spreads like this unless it has been limited... (more...)

Wear and tear of the foot and entire lower extremity can be compared to an aging car: each step is like a mile. That adds up to 100,000 miles for every 10 years of your life. The arch just goes up... (more...)

Any orthotic that is going to work has to address the underlying repetitive motion of "overpronation" (overpronation is the maximum range of motion the arch makes with each step, which res... (more...)

"PHIEDIPPIDES DIDN'T HAVE TO DIE" If Pheidippides had worn orthotics, he might have fared better. Why? Because an orthotic minimizes the work it takes to move forward. It reduces stress ... (more...)

Shopping the internet gives you many choices at excellent prices. When shopping on the net, your choices to buy a good running shoe increases dramatically. You have all the running shoe companies that... (more...)

An important part of fitness gear is your running shoes. The right running shoes help reduce personal injury or continue to support stable health. One type of running shoe that has gained a fair amoun... (more...)

"PHIEDIPPIDES DIDN'T HAVE TO DIE" If Pheidippides had worn orthotics, he might have fared better. Why? Because an orthotic minimizes the work it takes to move forward. It reduces stress a... (more...)

Any orthotic that is going to work has to address the underlying repetitive motion of "overpronation" (overpronation is the maximum range of motion the arch makes with each step, which re... (more...)

Did you know that spending long hours at your computer can put your health at serious risk? Most people does not even consider that possibility, but t does, Working at a desk is extremely hard on ... (more...)

Nike Free does not think so; and neither should you. Read on to find out why this concerns every one of us, our health and a good deal of wasted money. This is not a story of the Nike Free shoe; i... (more...)