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Fit Your Feet http://corefitchicago.com/blog/2013/07/26/fit-your-feet/ http://corefitchicago.com/blog/2013/07/26/fit-your-feet/#comments Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:46:33 +0000 Shayna Robinson, MSPT, PhD http://corefitchicago.com/blog/?p=943 Continue reading →]]> The correct shoe can mean the greatest training and competitive season you’ve ever had and a poorly fit shoe can derail your progress and sideline you. As we age, without the correct anatomical support, the bones in your foot can collapse under the weight of gravity from all the added high impact exercise we sustain to stay healthy. Fortunately for all us runners, there’s a simple way to analyze your gait and you don’t even have to rely on the “experts” at Fleet Feet. Personally, every time I purchase a pair of shoes at Fleet Feet, I get a different diagnosis. One of my all time favorite running shoe companies, Mizuno, provides a precision online fit assessment and then recommends a specific model to try out. You can opt to buy their brand or search elsewhere with the info you attain from the fit assessment. I personally love Mizuno. The lightweight feel of their shoes coupled with the quality and ability to keep up with my training is why I go back to them again and again.

Here are the different elements of the test:

Female Flexibility Test Finger Test Foot Rotation Foot Strike Test Foot Type Knee Test Leg Axis Test

 

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2. Soybu Compression Pants $70

3. KT Athletic Tape $19.99

4. Yoga Tune Up Trigger Point Massage Ball $9.95

5. Garden of Life Vitamin Code Multi-Vitamin $24.99

 

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]]> http://corefitchicago.com/blog/2012/12/19/5-golden-gifts-of-rehab/feed/ 0 Compression for Recovery and Performance http://corefitchicago.com/blog/2012/11/08/compression-for-recovery-and-performance/ http://corefitchicago.com/blog/2012/11/08/compression-for-recovery-and-performance/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:07:20 +0000 Shayna Robinson, MSPT, PhD http://corefitchicago.com/blog/?p=223 Continue reading →]]> You’ve probably seen it on professional athletes–those tell-tale tights; They are actually compression garmets.

Q) What do compression garmets actually do?

A) They compress the affected area creating a higher pressure of blood flow. Blood flow is really important as an aid for recuperation, but it can also be a good tool for preventing your muscles from fatigue.

Q) When can I wear compression garmets?

A) You can wear compression garmets as a tool during competition, activity or post exercise for a quicker recovery.

 

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