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Walk like a penguin: Keeping your winter balance
When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries—ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions.
Jan 25, 2023
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Who is and isn't suited to barefoot running? And if I want to try, how do I start?
You might have noticed a buzz on social media about barefoot running, with many proponents breathlessly describing it as the most natural way to run.
Jan 4, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Take steps to protect your feet this winter
Getting around in winter works best if you're taking good care of the feet that take you places.
Dec 27, 2022
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Pediatrics
New trial to ease knee pain in school kids
Deakin researchers are exploring a simple, low-cost solution to help relieve kneecap pain in adolescents.
Sep 30, 2022
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Medical research
New insights into how feet work when people walk
Though most people are born with two feet, and use them throughout their lives, feet function in complex ways that are not completely understood by scientists. Researchers have many open questions and unproven assumptions ...
Sep 28, 2022
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Pediatrics
South Africa's barefoot children wear ill-fitting school shoes
Many children in South Africa run the risk of developing foot abnormalities such as hammer-, clawed- and retracted toes and heel spurs because they wear school shoes that don't fit properly.
Jul 14, 2022
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Wearing shoes in the house is just plain gross: The verdict from scientists who study indoor contaminants
You probably clean your shoes if you step in something muddy or disgusting (please pick up after your dog!). But when you get home, do you always de-shoe at the door?
Mar 16, 2022
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Medical research
Trial to ease knee pain in school kids
Deakin researchers are exploring a simple, low-cost solution to help relieve kneecap pain in adolescents.
Feb 22, 2022
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Health
Dermatologist tips for managing dry, cracked heels in winter weather
(HealthDay)—Dry, cracked heels are common in the winter, but there are several ways to prevent and treat the problem, a skin specialist says.
Feb 14, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Research uncovers previously unknown aspects of running shoe design
A University at Buffalo researcher has some good news for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who favor thick, heavily cushioned running shoes. Although these shoes are increasingly popular because they provide comfort and a ...
Jan 26, 2022
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