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Dancing your way to better health
Someone who wants to work out, socialize and feel the beat at the same time may want to put on their dancing shoes.
Jul 10, 2023
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Do high top shoes actually reduce ankle sprain risk? Here's what the research says
Ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, particularly in sports like netball, basketball and football where jumping, landing on one foot and sudden direction changes are part of the game.
May 16, 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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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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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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Pediatrics
Light, flexible school shoes the best option for kids
They may not be the hardiest, but children's school shoes that allow more natural movement are the best choice, positively impacting children's foot strength, muscle structure and balance as they grow according to new research ...
Jan 24, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
C. difficile prevalent in non-health care settings
(HealthDay)—Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is prevalent in non-health care settings, including on the soles of shoes, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America ...
Oct 5, 2021
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