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An Athlete’s Story: Joanna Lohman

Posted by Kirsten on Friday, May 18th, 2012

An Athlete’s Story: Joanna Lohman

Today we have a conversation with Joanna Lohman, the great soccer player who starred at Penn State, on the US National team, and in the Women's Professional Soccer league. She also has found success in the business world, where she is vice-president of Tenant Consulting, a commercial real estate firm in Washington, D.C. Lohman is a founder, with Lianne Sanderson, of ...

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Hail, Hallux Rigidus!

Posted by Kirsten on Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Hail, Hallux Rigidus!

I've been reading a lot about the history of Rome lately, so when I first saw the term "hallux rigidus," I wondered if I had accidentally stumbled into a history of Rome website, not a discussion of foot conditions. Caesar spun sharply and barked out, "Where is Hallux Rigidus?" A strong,tall man strode forward, "Here, Caesar." Caesar looked at him thoughtfully. "You ...

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A Runner’s Story: Marc Mendoza

Posted by Kirsten on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

A Runner’s Story: Marc Mendoza

Today's interview--he calls his blog The Average Marathoner, but we think Marc Mendoza is way above average!  Let's find out how he runs: Healing Feet: How long have you been running? Marc Mendoza: Since September 2005

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Defeating Calf Strains!

Posted by Kirsten on Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Defeating Calf Strains!

No injury that keeps you from any activity you enjoy is fun, but some are more frustrating than others. For me, a calf strain is one of the most frustrating. Why? Well, they just...hurt. With every step you take. And they linger seemingly forever. I'm sure there's a better way to deal with calf strains than the way I handle them. ...

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My Ankle Is Being Impinged

Posted by Kirsten on Monday, May 14th, 2012

My Ankle Is Being Impinged

The hinge of a door rarely causes you any problems. Sure, maybe it might squeak a little bit, but that's no big deal. A little WD-40 and voila, the problem is solved. Your ankle joint is a kind of hinge, too, but it can run into a whole angry beehive of troubles. Granted, your ankle also works a lot harder than ...

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A Runner’s Story: Grace

Posted by Kirsten on Friday, May 11th, 2012

A Runner’s Story: Grace

Today we have a great interview with Grace, a twenty-something professional whose blog details her amazing variety of running activities, cross-training workouts, and other fun stuff. Healing Feet: How long have you been running? Grace: I've been running since I was twelve. I was a sprinter and jumper on my middle school track team. My older brother was a bit of a ...

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My Peroneal Tendon is Dislocated

Posted by Kirsten on Thursday, May 10th, 2012

My Peroneal Tendon is Dislocated

Dislocated seems like it should be a word for that feeling you get when you're trying to find your way somewhere, think you really know where you're going, then look up and realize you don't recognize anything around you. But no, it just means something is out of place, typically a body part. We've talked before about dislocated ankles, but ...

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A Runner’s Story: Beth Risdon

Posted by Kirsten on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

A Runner’s Story: Beth Risdon

We're thrilled to bring you an interview with Beth Risdon, a busy mom and super long-distance runner who writes the hilarious and irreverent blog Shut Up and Run. Here's how she runs!

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Ankle Tenosynovitis! (Teno–what?)

Posted by Kirsten on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Ankle Tenosynovitis! (Teno–what?)

I tell you, it never ceases to amaze me how many little nutty ways you can find to hurt your body. It is indeed a beautiful machine, but there are many parts to that machine, and it only takes a minor glitch or two to make something go down. This is particularly true of the feet/ankle/lower leg area. We take walking, ...

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Heel, Spurs!

Posted by Kirsten on Monday, May 7th, 2012

Heel, Spurs!

When you hear someone say "heel spurs," do you think they mean: a) something you wear on your heels to make horses go faster b) quaint wildflowers that grows in picturesque meadows in the spring c) bony outgrowths on your heel that are associated with other painful foot conditions If you answered c, you are correct! (I'd like to think that if you realize ...