In the world of running, one of the aspects that generates the most doubts among beginners and amateurs is the type of foot strike. Hearing terms such as pronator or supinator may sound technical, but ...

This week we are going to talk not of a specific diagnosis or condition of the lower extremity but rather a mechanical fault of the foot which causes a number of conditions. The mechanical fault or ...

Background Chronic lateral ankle instability afflicts many athletes. The peroneal muscles are the most effective lateral stabilizers whose strength increase might brace the ankle joint complex ...

So we all agree that the most important piece of equipment for a runner is a pair of shoes. Considering this would be the main investment that a runner will be making for the near future, it is ...

The popular belief that moderate foot pronation -- the inward roll of the foot while running -- can increase injury risk among novice runners has been debunked, it would appear. You can save this ...

From time to time I'll try to take some of these terms and make them easier to understand—especially when it comes to knowing why they matter on the golf course or in the gym. Here are two: ...