by Laurie Knechtel | Jul 25, 2024 | Bracing, Compression, Exercises, Footwear, Health, Injuries, Orthotics, Pain, Shoes, Sporting
Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, are a common injury that affect athletes, runners, and those who engage in repetitive weight-bearing activities. Understanding what they are, what causes them, recognizing the symptoms, and knowing the...
by Active Alignment | Jan 22, 2023 | Footwear, Health, Injuries, Shoes, Sporting
The winter season brings many things: colder temperatures, shorter days, and the potential for winter injuries. These injuries can occur when people are playing winter sports, walking on icy sidewalks, or even simply shoveling snow. In this post, we will discuss some...
by Active Alignment | Nov 21, 2022 | Footwear, Shoes, Sporting
Many of us were raised having one pair of shoes for all physical activity, footwear that was generally referred to as “sneakers” or “running shoes”. But with the myriad types of physical activity that demand different types of movement, it’s actually quite important...
by Active Alignment | Jan 6, 2022 | Arthritis, Exercises, Footwear, Health, Shoes, Sporting
With the winter weather finally setting in, it’s a great time to examine winter footwear and how to choose the right boots for your needs. More often than not, footwear style and/or brand name are major factors that influence a person’s purchase. However, you want to...
by Active Alignment | Sep 7, 2021 | Arthritis, Exercises, Footwear, Health, Physio, Shoes, Sporting, Therapy
A healthy foot is a happy foot! So, this month we’re discussing the benefits of foot care at every age. While each person’s feet are unique, there are some simple, universally beneficial foot care strategies for all ages and stages that will keep feet in...
by Active Alignment | Mar 31, 2021 | Physio, Shoes, Sporting
Do you have “weak” ankles? Suffered multiple ankle sprains in your life? Even the ones you ignored? Chronic ankle instability is a common condition that can develop after suffering multiple ankle injuries and are often a result of “minor sprains” left untreated or not...
