by Tim Maiden | Aug 5, 2020 | Blog, Sports Podiatry
The recent Garmin ransomware hack kickstarted my thinking about my own burgeoning dependency and obsession with everything tech both in my podiatry practice and in my personal life. I received my first Garmin watch this past December following three flirtatious years...
by Tim Maiden | Jul 23, 2020 | Blog, Sports Podiatry
Calf strains – perhaps one of the most frequent injuries in runners. And also, one of the most discussed topics amongst sport enthusiasts. One would expect that hundreds, if perhaps not thousands of studies were performed on the subject. Well, guess again. The...
by Tim Maiden | Jul 7, 2020 | Blog, Sports Podiatry
All high-impact workouts put strain on your feet and ankles, but Crossfit’s mix of weights, jumps, and cardio means you’re rapidly switching between activities which put very different types of pressure on your feet. Crossfit has a reputation for being dangerous, with...
by Tim Maiden | Apr 1, 2020 | Blog, Sports Podiatry
The most common running injuries are to the muscle or tendons. Stronger muscles are less likely to tear, and will also hold the foot in place so that tendons aren’t pulled and stretched beyond their natural limit.( Source) Unless you’re unlucky enough to have a fall,...
by Tim Maiden | Mar 14, 2020 | Blog, Sports Podiatry
Harder Better Faster Stronger: how to pick the right running shoe for you? There’s something exciting about slipping on a new pair of running shoes for the first time. It makes you feel more confident about achieving your fitness goals, whether you’re training for a...
by Tim Maiden | Feb 1, 2020 | Blog, Sports Podiatry
All elite golfers exhibit good footwork. It is not at all controversial that the function of the foot in golf is different from almost any other activity. Weight is placed lightly on the balls of the feet, while being balanced between the leading and rear feet. How...
