Did you know that one of the most commonly occurring injuries in active people is shin splints? Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, aka Shin Splints, is characterized by throbbing and / or aching pain in the lower part of the leg between the knee and the ankle. Such an injury is brought on by running or physical activity. Although seemingly minor, if not treated, Shin Splints can lead to stress fractures or broken bones!
In order to avoid those major setbacks, it is imperative to select the proper running shoe. The trick in doing that is to know the makeup of your feet and to be able to match that to a suitable sneaker.
To get started, you will first need to determine if you are normal, flat footed or high arched. This can be done by making a footprint and matching it up to the diagram shown here. Once you have "narrowed in" on your foot type, you will need to review the necessary qualities for your proper shoe.
Flat footed individuals should seek out a sneaker that controls the motion of their foot. Such a sneaker should have a rigid sole from the base of the toes to the heel, be flexible in the toe region and have a solid heel cup. Together those components will brace the foot, hold it in a neutral position and prevent pronation!
High arched athletes need to pinpoint their purchase around shock absorption, as well as flexible toe regions. A shoe that cushions the pounding of the pavement will prevent stress from being passed onto the lower leg.
In the case of a normal or neutral foot, shoe selection is not as crucial. It is still smart to research your perfect pair, however, making sure that it has fair shock absorption, a flexible toe region and decent support in the sole.
With these pointers, your next new pair of "kicks" with definitely "kick" you in the right running direction!
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