A recent study published in the June edition of Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics examined the effects of heavy cushioned heel running shoes on competitive track athletes. They compared
As reported on www.RunnersWorld.com. Ryan Hall in Costa Rican Half May 26 He’s returning to what he calls his “happy place.” By Peter Gambaccini Published May 14, 2013
See my latest interview for Men’s Health which discusses how to safely transition your running style. We help to clarify the myths of injury associated with minimalist
For those not familiar with Dan Lieberman, he is a Harvard professor who wrote the popular article for the scientific periodical Nature discussing the benefits of barefoot running.
In efforts to resolve those butterflies in everyone’s stomach, here are some tips to consider for your upcoming race. The first mile. It’s common to hear others say,
Many of you have seen the commercials for Dr. Scholl’s computerized scanner that evaluates your foot and tells you what insert you should be buying for your shoes.
Is this a familiar phrase to you? This is one if the most dreadful comments I hear from my patients who have abandoned running due to recurrent injuries.
I figured I would kick of May’s blog posts with a bang and discuss one of the most common pathologies we treat in podiatry. Heel pain. More specifically
Check out Dr. Stephen Gangemi’s thoughts on orthotics! Originally posted on http://naturalrunningcenter.com/2013/04/29/sock-docs-view-orthotics/ Sock Doc’s View on orthotics: Don’t leave home wearing them. By. Dr. Stephen Gangemi It’s been
Check the TrailRunner Nation Podcasts with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella. Dr. Cucuzzella – He can crush you with his knowledge PODCASTS Dr. Mark Cucuzzella joins The Nation to Recount
Although the surgical procedures is not the focus of this blog, I would like to share with everyone a new technique that we are performing in our practice.
A new study accepted for publication in Arthritis & Rheumatism has demonstrated reduction in the force through the knee joints as well as pain when the patients were
Part 1: Lets Get Started This series is intended for someone who has never ran before, someone who wants to get back in running after being inactive for
Just an interesting article I stumbled upon and thought everyone might enjoy…. (Photo: ABCnews.go.com) Running used to come with street cred. You got the head-clearing glory of those
Tapering? Wrap It Up With a Burst In the days before a race, scale back on mileage but not instensity. In principle, tapering should be simple–run less so
The first issue of the Natural Born Runner Magazine out of the UK is hitting the shelves this month. This is the first magazine dedicated to natural/minimalist/barefoot running.
Below is an article from World Magazine where myself Dr. Mark Cuccuzzella, MD were interviewed by Caroline Leal. Great read! Footloose and shoe free Originally appeared at http://www.worldmag.com/2013/04/footloose_and_shoe_free
Today my blog received its 10,000 hit for the month and 50,000 hits since it stated 10 months ago. I wanted to personally thank everyone for reading and
I recently read an article published in Running Times discussing injury patterns amongst elite athletes. The bottom line was that if you run and push yourself to improve
When it comes to running on the treadmill, most people find it boring, torturous, and would rather be outside where they can get a “better” workout. Here is
Below is an article I wrote for Vibram USA several years ago to help early adopters transition to running in FiveFingers. (A more advanced and detailed approach to
Entering my 9th year of practice I’ve noticed something rather common amongst patients I see complaining of generalized foot pain. It’s the phrase, “I’ve tried several different pairs
As I’m dreading a 10 mile tempo running tomorrow morning because we are still getting hit with snow, I came across this outstanding article published on Runner’s World
As springtime rolls around, many people will be starting a training program for marathons, half marathons, 5ks, etc. Some will be using this as a way to lose
Below is an article that appeared on Fast Company’s website demonstrating that shoe manufactures (even Nike!!) are continuing to produce minimalist shoes or “barefoot running” shoes. It’s
Originally appeared on Boston.com By Matt Pepin, Boston.com Sports American Ryan Hall will not participate in the 2013 Boston Marathon, race sponsor John Hancock Financial announced on Wednesday.According
I figured this is a good time to repost my article written for the periodical Podiatry Today as it appears that our story hungry media journalists can not
The media is continuing publish their responses to a recent study that was published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. The headlines are very persuasive in the
A recent study published ahead of print in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests that “Vibram FiveFingers Lead to Greater Risk of Foot Bone Injury”. The
Below is am excerpt from Dean Karnazes book 50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days — and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance!. As
Below is a great read on how our society is addicted to processed foods. The article appeared in The New York Times Blog Behind the Cover Story: Michael
It’s an awesome feeling to be back marathoning after a few years off!! In order to help runners with their training, and share with others how I train,
Shoe Name: Skechers GOrun 2 Model: GOrun 2 Weight: 6.6 oz. Price: $80.00 Drop: 4mm Website: http://skechersperformance.com/running/all#/53555-gorun2 Forefoot: Very wide forefoot that is just like the GObionic. Plenty
Yesterday I received a question on twitter – @runnerdoctor question: assuming a good forefoot strike achieved, is padding still necessary in the shoe? This is a difficult question
It very common for runners to begin taking over the counter medications in efforts to relieve the pain of an overuse syndrome. The thought is that because they
Know where you’re running. Having a route selected ahead of time will save you from being cold for longer than you planned. Always make a habit of checking
In case you missed the Superbowl last night, Skechers debuted a commercial featuring there new running shoe the GO2run. You can view it by clicking below. Click to
In November I attended The Running Event in Austin, TX where I as asked to discuss foot strengthening with the company Hygenic (makers of Theraband and Biofreeze). Here