Running is generally a safe activity and is even highly encouraged. People who are overly obese may be advised to avoid overstraining their bodies in workouts, but relatively
Physiotherapy is an approach that treats medical conditions by improving physical function. There are various types of physiotherapy depending on the condition. Physical therapy is a type of
Does alcohol negatively affect your running? The short answer is yes. Alcohol affects your running both directly, in physical ways, as well as indirectly through the overall effects
Proven Ways on How to Increase Testosterone Levels Naturally Also occasionally referred to as the male sex hormone, testosterone is one of the most important hormones in the
Image Credit: Pixabay Jogging has very many benefits such as physical fitness including the mind, body and spirit .You should create time daily and make jogging your hobby
Below is a link to my practice website which contains a video of an in office surgery for removal of an ingrown toenail. Runners commonly present to my
Here’s a guide from Runner’s World discussing when to see a doctor from running pain. If anyone has any specific injury questions, please feel free to ask in
I had the opportunity to present my philosophy on running shoes and injuries at the National Meeting for the American Podiatric Medical Association in Hawaii on July 28,
Here’s a great article on pacing that was featured in September’s Runner’s World. I am going to feature articles and info from the most recent Runner’s World and
How to Build Endurance For Long Runs While in Rehab as posted on Runner’s World Combo Endurance Workouts Run the distance you can complete safely and without pain (ie.
Our toes traditionally get ignored until they become injured. I mentioned this before and discussed it in more detail in my book. It was brought up yesterday by
Here is a recent podcast I did with Aaron Olson from www.paleorunner.org on minimalist shoes. http://www.paleorunner.org/2014/05/minimalist-running-shoes-dr-nick.html
Even though this is a 3 year old article from the press (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/health/nutrition/18best.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0) it reminds us that there is no scientific based research or evidence to support the
Below is an article by author Ashley Arnold that she has asked me to share. Enjoy! Running is an excellent way to promote your health and personal fitness.
Without a doubt plantar fasciitis is the number one pathology that walks into any foot specialists practice on a daily basis. It has become an epidemic in our
Thank’s for all the new likes and followers who have joined into the discussion of running and injuries on Dr. Nick’s Running Blog over the past 2 days.
Shoe Name: Topo Athletic ST Model: M-ST Weight: 5.9 oz (mine came in at 5.5!!) Price: $90.00 Drop: Zero Drop Website: http://www.topoathletic.com Forefoot: The forefoot has an excellent wide
A recent article in the Montreal Gazette titled “The rise and fall of the minimalist running shoe: After initially racing off the shelves, sales of the unusual design have
I was recently featured in an article of the September 2013 Edition of Men’s Health discussing barefoot running. The article discussed the dangers that can occur when runners
See my latest blog Post on Podiatry Today. Have we forgotten about pronation? With all the hype surrounding minimalist shoes, the concern has shifted from controlling motion to
The article posted below appeared on a newswire for Runner’s World. It references a study published ahead of print in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise that
As posted on Gizmodo. Reminiscent of the original waffle runner that launched Nike, the Free Hyperfeel is the company’s latest minimalist runner inspired by the actual geometry of
Finally I have discovered a boot that I can recommend to patients with chronic plantar fasciitis who are required to be in boots. The Tactical Research Mini-MiL. It
Despite what many of the critics of minimalist shoes are saying, the market for these shoes is continuing to grow. Virtually every running shoe company has jumped on
Hope everyone had or does have a great run today! For those that follow my blog, please understand that we are undergoing some significant changes to the site
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
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.
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
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
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
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
