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Common Foot Conditions that Can Arise in Runners

Marathon season is now upon us. Runners of every level have been training throughout the summer months for their fall races. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, you can get overuse injuries during the last push of training before the big race. Douglas Solway, DPM, podiatric surgeon at Illinois Bone & Joint […]

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Are You Wearing the Correct Footwear?

Properly fitted shoes can help reduce the risk of foot and ankle injuries and deformities. Steven Jasonowicz, DPM, and Cathy Irwin, PT, OCS, MHS, of Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, give advice on how your shoes should fit and the deformities that could arise from wearing improper fitted shoes. The fit of the shoe should be “snug without pinching,” says Irwin. […]

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Know Your Running Technique and How to Improve It

Not feeling quite right after your run? Your running technique may be the cause of added foot or ankle pain after exercise. You can adjust your running form and learn how to decrease the risk of injury to improve your run. John Linden, PT, DPT, physical therapist at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, helps educate us on running […]

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Calf Strengthening for Triathletes

Calf musculature (gastrocnemius and soleus) is responsible for the majority of propulsion and support during the stance phase of the gait cycle (Source 1). Additionally, injuries to the lower limb make up the bulk of all injuries in triathletes during both preseason and competition season (Source 2). Therefore, from both a performance and injury prevention […]

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3 Common Summer Injuries

With longer days and plenty of sunshine, most people more actively enjoy the outdoors during the summer months than during any other season. But with this increase in physical activity there is often an increase in injuries, which can put an abrupt end to your summer fun. At Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, we have […]

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Choosing the Correct Soccer Cleat

Spring is just around the corner and the outdoor soccer season will be in full swing in a few weeks. It is time to dig those soccer cleats out from the bottom of the shoe bin and to see if they still fit. If it is time for a new pair of cleats, IBJI would […]

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Shin Bone Pain: Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

Many people have heard of the injury referred to as “shin splints” which frequently affect people who engage in moderate-to-heavy physical activity. However the term shin splint is used to describe various overuse injuries affecting both the soft tissue and bone. One specific type of shin splint, Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), is limited to the lower […]

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Spinal Problems That May Cause Foot Pain

Foot pain is more often a result of injury, wearing ill-fitting shoes or physical issues within the foot, such as tendonitis, arthritis or bursitis. However, in some cases pain in your foot may be linked to problems in your spine. There are some revealing signs of foot pain caused by a problem in your spine, such […]

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