Warmer outside weather means more people will be running outside. With that being said, Triathlete has come up with three keys in finding the right running shoe.

• Know Yourself - know what kind of ride you want and for which type running you do. If you are more of a long distance runner, a softer more cushioned shoe is best. Always pick a shoe that you know you can control at the end of the day.
• Understand a Good Fit - Running shoes should feel tighter in the heel and mid-foot. There should be no slipping or irritation. It is also important to understand that different brands will fit differently.
• Find the Right Offset - The heel-toe offset is the height difference between a shoe’s heel and forefoot. Accordingly a lower offset may mean an improvement in running posture, but dropping the foot too fast can lead to soreness.

The right running shoe for your foot type is vital in running well and preventing injury. If you have any concerns regarding your feet and ankles contact podiatrist Dr. Moshe Hillel of Advanced Footcare NY. Our doctor will treat your foot and ankle needs.

Choosing the Right Running Shoes for Your Foot Type

Running is a physical activity although fun, can put a lot of stress on the joints, bones and ligaments of the body. Injury and stress on the foot can be an important factor on which kind of shoe you’re wearing. Running shoes should be worn based on your foot type. It is important to find out what fits you based on cushioning, stability and motion.

Determining your type

Speak with a shoe specialist or retail professional to see what your foot type is. They will be able to identify and measure your arch type, stride and gait.

Running Mechanics

When you are running or walking in your shoes, every step determines how your foot is landing. Pronation is the natural rolling of your ankle from outside to inside during foot strike.

Pronation is a correct form of walking or running. It helps absorb shock and store energy from your lower extremities. Neutral runners who pronate correctly do not need specific shoes, since they have stability and control.

Over-pronators

Those people who run with excessive ankle rolling. Over-pronators tend to have ankles that angle inward, flat feet, and or bowed legs. This can cause a series of injuries: of the knees, ankles and Achilles tendons.

Under-pronation

Is less common than over-pronation. This usually happens to those who have inflexible feet and high arches. Even though there is less rotational stress on the ankles and knees, it prevents any kind of shock absorptions. Under-pronations need shoes with increase in cushion and flexibility.

If you are unsure which shoes accommodate your feet, always speak to your foot specialist, or professional.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Brooklyn, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technology to treat your foot and ankle needs.

Leo Faramelli of Leo’s Shoe Repair has a lot of experience selling and repairing shoes and has a vast understanding of how certain shoes can cause problems for the feet. “Older shoes are made a lot better. There’s much more real leather. Today, most of the shoe is vinyl to an extent,” Leo states. Today shoes are made with a cheaper grade of leather than is then coated with vinyl and plastic. The shoes look great but that are not as quality, putting customers feet at risk for problems such as corns. Shoes made out of real leather will mold to your feet.

Shoes that are not properly suited for the feet can cause corns and other podiatric problems. If you have any foot or ankle concerns, contact Dr. Moshe Hillel of Advanced Footcare NY. Our doctor will attend to your foot and ankle needs.

Corns: What are they? And how do you get rid of them?
Corns can be described as areas of the skin that have thickened to the point of becoming painful or irritating. They are often layers and layers of the skin that have become dry and rough, and are normally smaller than calluses.

Ways to Prevent Corns
There are many ways to get rid of painful corns such as wearing:
- Well-fitting socks
- Comfortable shoes that are not tight around your foot
- Shoes that offer support

Treating Corns
Treating corns involves removing the dead skin that has built up in the specific area of the foot. Salicylic acid can help in getting rid of these corns because it dissolves keratin, which is the protein that makes up a good majority of corns. Podiatrists recommend that people with diabetes not use salicylic acid but should consult with their podiatrist regarding the treatment of corns.

If you have any questions feel free to contact our office located in Brooklyn, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technologies to treat your foot and ankle needs.

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Kathleen Trotter, personal trainer and writer for the Huffington Post, has developed four steps to ensure injury free running.Step1: Make recovery top priority. Be sure schedule stretches, massages, and get enough rest for the body to recover after running.

Step 2: Listen to your body. If you are experiencing foot pain during your running session, don’t ignore the pain. Instead participate in another exercise that puts less pressure on the feet.

Step 3: Progress gradually. If you have spent all winter doing everything but running, it is not a good idea to start running at an extreme level. Instead work your way back into running for long periods of time.

Step 4: Do not just solely run. Since running is so hard on the body and puts a lot of stress on the joints, tendons, and ligaments, it is a good idea to mix up exercises by trying strength training, core training, stretching, and massaging to reduce these stresses.

Runners can still be prone to running injuries even with proper precautions. If you are suffering from a running injury see Dr. Moshe Hillel of Advanced Footcare NY. Our doctor will provide you with quality treatment and assist you with all of your foot and ankle concerns.

How to Prevent Running Injuries

Many common running injuries are caused by overuse and overtraining. When the back of the kneecap starts wearing out and starts causing pain in your knee, this is commonly referred to as runner’s knee. Runner’s knee is a decrease in strength in your quadriceps and can occur if you’re not wearing properly fitted or supporting shoes. To prevent runner’s knee, focusing on hip strengthening is a good idea, as well as strengthening your quads to keep the kneecaps aligned.

What Are Some Causes of Running Injuries?
- One cause of a common running injury is called iliotibial band syndrome.
- Plantar fasciitis is also another common injury.
- Stress fractures can occur from overtraining, lack of calcium, or even your running style.

Best Ways to Prevent Running Injuries
- Wear footwear that fits properly and suits your running needs.
- Running shoes are the only protective gear that runners have to safeguard them from injury.
- Make a training schedule. Adding strengthening exercises as well as regular stretching can help keep you strong and limber and can lessen the possibility of injuries.

- Stretching keeps muscles limber, this will help you gain better flexibility.

If you have any questions, please contact our office located in Brooklyn, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.

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In an interview with NPR, Dr. Navan Duggal discusses plantar fasciitis as well as treatment for the condition. Two million people in the United States, with men and runners being the most prominent, suffer from plantar fasciitis every year. The condition occurs when the plantar fascia, the thick band running from the toes to the heel of the feet, receives excessive strain and trauma causing pain near the heel. “Usually the problem is that patients have this pain and they haven’t really addressed it,” Duggal States. Sometimes the condition starts as mild pain in the heel or through a tight Achilles tendon or calf muscle. Duggal also states that stretching the feet as well as wearing orthotic inserts helps relieve the pain of plantar fasciitis.

Plantar fasciitis can be very painful and inconvenient. If you are experiencing heel pain or symptoms of plantar fasciitis, visit Dr. Moshe Hillel of Advanced Footcare NY. Our doctor can treat your heel pain as well as any other foot or ankle condition.

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of a the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, known as the plantar fascia, and causes mild to severe heel pain.

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?

• Excessive running
• Non-supportive shoes
• Overpronation
• Repeated stretching and tearing of the plantar fascia

How Can It Be Treated?

• Conservative measures – anti-inflammatories, ice packs, stretching exercises, physical therapy, orthotic devices
• Shockwave therapy – sound waves are sent to the affected area to facilitate healing and are usually used for chronic cases of plantar fasciitis
• Surgery – usually only used as a last resort when all else fails. The plantar fascia can be surgically detached from the heel

While very treatable, plantar fasciitis is definitely not something that should be ignored. Especially in severe cases, speaking to your doctor right away is highly recommended to avoid complications and severe heel pain. Your podiatrist can work with you to provide the appropriate treatment options tailored to your condition.

If you have any questions, please contact our office in Brooklyn, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle injuries.

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