Runner’S Centre
There are so many shoes and insoles in the market targeting runners today that buying footwear can be confusing. Every foot is different, so wearing the correct shoes is critical in avoiding long-term pain or injury for those running, jogging, exercising or even walking.
Some of us will need shoes with a wider toe box or better arch support or improved grip and cushioning. But how do we know what we need? Gait analysis or even foot scans can help podiatrists assess technical aspects like pronation – how much our foot naturally rolls inward when we run or walk. They can recommend shoes based on the terrain we run on – pavements, muddy fields, or gym machines.
Sign-up for an online session with a CuraFoot Expert if you are worried about lower limb pain or injury
The right shoe for running, jogging, exercising, or walking will ultimately depend on our foot shape, pronation, and level of activity and personal preferences.
R.I.C.E. Therapy: Considered to be the gold standardin the treatment of sports injuries, RICE refers to resting the injured area, icing the area, applying compression to reduce pain, and lastly, elevating the area to prevent the build-up of edema.
Physical Therapy:
When players suffer from ligament tear or go through a surgery, getting back the body strength and flexibility, and coming back to form requires extensive physical therapy.
Medication:
Pain caused due to a running injury can be reduced with the help of medication. Over-the-counter or prescription drugs can be availed from a medical store. But, it’s always better to take the suggestions and considerations of a medical practitioner first. Some things are inevitable, and running injuries are one of them. You should be aware that it’s going to happen, but you should be smart enough to not let these injuries become an excuse for you to miss a game. Be it sports injuries, foot injuries, leg injuries, foot pain or any kind of foot sprain, you can get back into the game by tending to your injuries properly.
Custom Made Orthotics: Custom-made, flexible orthotics have a positive effect on the lower limb injury profile of professional runners. Future studies are needed to elaborate on the quantitative and qualitative nature of the effect on injury rate.
While running, or even walking, an efficient gait is important for improved performance and prevention of long-term injuries. The impact of each foot striking the ground, as we run, can be upto 5 times our body weight. Misaligned feet cause over-pronation and impacts the way we run, thereby increasing the risk of foot pain or discomfort.
CuraFoot 3D Custom insoles can improve our foot alignment because each insole is designed specifically for our foot structure. Custom insoles support our feet in a neutral position and provides a balanced stance that reduces the stress on our entire body structure including shins, knees, hips, and lower back.
Custom insoles provide a solid foundation for our body and helps reduce the forefoot pronation angle during ground contact. They also improve natural movement due to their lightweight material and dynamic flexibility.
