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Chippewa is another top brand that features boots that are comfortable working on or with concrete. These Apache plain toe boots feature an easy pull on lace-up system with hardware accents for convenience, plus they are easily adjusted for adequate support. A removable cushioned insert and Drill Vamp lining provide long lasting comfort, along with the lightweight Vibram gumlite synthetic outsole for a confident grip on surfaces. Furthermore, these particular boots are featured in a smooth…

best view of the hip’s range of motion and angles. Results: Many people do not properly perform correct squat biomechanics often leading to injury. The prime movers of a squat are the muscles around the hips and knees, but it also includes the ankle foot and lower back. Image 1 demonstrates a comfortable stance; most people prefer their feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart with their toes pointed out at a slight angle (this stance is clearly seen within the GAIT cycle). By keeping the…

Planter Fascitis can be a real pain in the foot, that if left untreated can eventually effect mobility and over all quality of life. However, the experienced team here at Burrard Physiotherapy can help. What is Planter Fascitis? Planter Fascitis is inflammation and pain of the connective tissue at the bottom of the foot called the planter fascia. At its most basic, the planter fascia connects the heel and the ball of the foot and aids with walking. When inflamed, this typically causes pain at…

It had taken hours. By the end of the day, my fingers and feet had ached. I was covered in dirt, sweat, and water that was suppose to end up on my horse. Riley’s mane and tail were braided, ready for the show tomorrow. His coat gleamed and all excess hair had been trimmed off. I could practically see my reflection when I looked at my saddle. Riley is one of the largest horses I have ever been on. He stands above 16 hands, but he is a gentle giant. He’s covered with chestnut hair, with only his…

Low Lunge is suitable for all levels from pre-natal to the advanced styles of yoga. Runners will for the most part welcome the strong stretch in hamstrings and hip flexors. How To Begin in the Downward Facing Dog Pose. On an exhale, step your left foot forward and place it beside your left thumb, lining up your left knee over your left ankle. Lower your right knee to the floor, ensuring to place it behind your hips. On an inhale, bring up your torso and stretch your arms above your head with…

Relationships between Heel Height, Impact, and Injury The effects of heel height on impact and injury rates related to running raises many questions for exercise physiologists. Every year as many as 75% of long distance runners suffer from running related injuries (Daoud 2012). With the rising need for physical activity in the general population and an increase in recommendations by health professionals to engage in cardiovascular activities, many people are turning to running as a means to…

Many people may believe that dance is a fairly safe sport; however, dance leads to many injuries. Dance is hard on the body, and puts stress on every joint, bone, and muscle. If there is not proper training, an injury is more likely to occur. Also, if steps are executed incorrectly, injuries may commonly happen. It is very crucial to execute every step correctly. Snapping hip syndrome is a common injury found in dancers. Snapping hip syndrome is what the name sounds like. Snapping hip syndrome…

Knee pain from running is a common complaint among those who get their exercise from jogging or running. Those who do a lot of bending can experience runner's knee as well. It afflicts people who like to walk, bike or jump for recreation and exercise. Runner's knee isn't a specific ailment. It's a term used for the pain that occurs around the knee from activities that require bending and cause impact with the ground. It can come from overuse when the tendons attached to the bone become…

Meta description: Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection, affecting the top layers of skin. Contact with the infected area can spread to infection to the hands (tinea mauum). Intro sentence Athlete's foot on hands is known as tinea mauum. It’s a rare condition that can spread from the foot to the palm of the hands. Contact with an infected person, animals or household items or clothing can be contagious. Over-the-counter treatments are available, but individuals with weakened immune…

(heel) – Ideally, the foot in late-swing is phase is supinated and slightly upturned (inverted) relative to the ground, this will result in lateral heel contact. As observed in figure 1-2, this is not the case, as excessive medial wear is observed, indication medial heel strike. The most likely causation a medial heel strike is an excessive duration of pronation throughout the previous gait cycle (Jones, J. Pathomechanical gait patterns). Without sufficient re-supination the foot cannot prepare…