Archive: running shoes

Ask the Expert: Running Video Series About the video: Minimal Shoes and Barefoot Running Are minimal shoes and barefoot running just a fad or something safe to try? Listen to Summit...

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Wearing the wrong footwear when you exercise may increase your risk of injury. We explain how to choose the shoe that’s right for your exercise program. You’ve been reading...

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Don’t sacrifice the benefits of running to an injury. Good running form is the key to injury prevention. Sam has tips to help you evaluate your form and reduce...

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Traditionally, running shoes are prescribed based on the shape of a runner’s arch. Recent studies have questioned the effectiveness of this approach. Physical therapist Sam Olson explains what we...

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When Summit patient and runner Julio Salazar was treated for a progressive running injury, he quickly learned that he was choosing his running shoes for all the wrong reasons....

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Choosing the right running shoe starts with an understanding of the relationship between our feet and our bodies. Summit physical therapist Sam Olson explains how our feet inform our...

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Runners swear by their shoes, and for good reason. The type of shoe a runner wears may affect performance, and can make a difference between a running career marked...

Read More about Ask Dr. Scofield: Guidelines For Transitioning To A New Running Shoe

Whether you are a casual runner or a seasoned marathoner, these tips will help you stay fit safely when running in cold weather in Minnesota.

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