PODIATRIST PROVIDES TIPS ON AVOIDING FOOT INJURIES WHEN RUNNING LONG DISTANCES

Whether you’re gearing up for a marathon or just want to run longer distances, there are some things you can do to avoid foot injuries. Joy Rowland, DPM, a podiatrist with Cleveland Clinic said starting with the right running shoe is key. “The shoe should be cushioned. It should have a heel flare to absorb shock in the heel area, and it should have some cushion by the metatarsal, or the front part of the foot,” Dr. Rowland said. “You want to make sure that the toe box area is big enough, so your foot has a little bit of room. You don’t want your toes hitting into the shoe.”

 

Dr. Joy Rowland

 

Dr. Rowland said finding a couple of good running shoes to rotate between is important. Since all running shoes are different, changing up which ones you wear periodically can break up the repetitive stress running puts on your feet.

 

Source: klove.com [5/19/23]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News