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Orthotics - The criteria of the Fit> Orthotics - The criteria of the Fit
Any orthotic that is going to work has to address the underlying repetitive motion of “overpronation” (overpronation is the maximum range of motion the arch makes with each step, which results in, “wear and tear” over time).

Leg Length Discrepancies> Leg Length Discrepancies
There are two different types of leg length discrepancies: congenital and acquired.

> The Fix: A Primer for Treating Running Injuries
Ouch. In your enthusiasm for more miles, you've hurt yourself. Never fear, just about every running injury can be cured within a matter of weeks, and it all starts with these basic principles.

> The Comeback: Recovering from Running Injuries
Never mind the physical pain of the injury, the psychic pain of not being able to run can sometimes be even worse. Try our tips for surviving your recovery while still maintaining your fitness.

> An Ounce of Prevention
The best fix for running injuries is to avoid hurting yourself in the first place. It's not as difficult as you might think.

> Strong Medicine
Strengthening exercises can prevent muscle imbalances that lead to running injuries. Try this routine of exercises to treat and prevent runners' ailments.

> Foot Pain
With each of your feet pounding the ground some 800 times per mile, it's no wonder that they feel the occasional pang. Come here to diagnose and treat foot injury, including plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, flat feet and stress fractures.

> Ankle Pain
Tips for diagnosing and treating ankle twists, sprains and breaks.

> Lower Leg Pain
Discover the fix for shin splints, Achilles tendinitis and other common running injuries of the lower leg.

> Knee Pain
Knee injuries are neither inevitable nor debilitating for runners. In fact, most knee pain is easily corrected if properly managed.

> Upper Leg Pain
Tips for identifying and overcoming hamstring, quadricep and groin injuries.

> Hip and Back Pain
A guide to the arcane and mysterious world of hip and back pain, with tips for treatment and recovery.

> Belly and Chest Discomfort
From the common side stitch to more indelicate gastrointestinal discomfort to the dreaded runner's nipple, these tips will help you prevent and overcome pain 'round your middle.

> Arch Support Strapping
A guide to applying an arch strapping to help treat common foot injuries such as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, flat feet and shin splints.



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