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Is there a difference between workout shoes and running shoes | Orthosports Physiotherapy by Dr. Rajani Patil

Is There a Difference Between Workout Shoes and Running Shoes?

Running, FAQ /

In this day and age of fitness trends and a wealth of information online, it is important to make sure that you are not being misled into issues that can impact your health negatively. One such fitness fact that needs to be understood is the right kind of shoe to wear while working out. Some people who are into various kinds of fitness activities understand that each activity might need a different kind of footwear. However, there are others that think that a shoe is a shoe! This ignorance can mean injuring your knee or your back and having to abandon your fitness goals. Let’s make sure this doesn’t happen to you!

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Should I Run Backwards | Orthosports Physiotherapy by Dr. Rajani Patil

Should I Run Backwards?

FAQ, Running /

If the idea seems a little strange to you, rest assured it’s not a new one. In fact, it may be a great way to add some fun into your training especially since the benefits of running backwards are many! Running backwards! Yes, it seems rather incredulous. But it has been used in training and as a part of general fitness in Japan and Europe for quite some time now.

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10 April 2020 Do I have the right Running Shoe | Orthosports Physiotherapy by Dr. Rajani Patil

How to Choose the Right Running Shoes?

Running, FAQ /

Whether you are a new runner or a seasoned one, basic facts about ‘the right running shoe for you’ (unless you are a barefoot runner) are very important to understand and implement. Your choice of running shoes can make the difference between running in comfort or pain, and most importantly, whether you stay healthy or get injured. Too often I find runners experimenting with expensive shoes only to end up in pain. Understanding the basics of buying the right running shoe for you will save you lots of time, money and will keep you running for long.

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3 April 2020 Can Sitting All Day Affect My Running Performance | Orthosports Physiotherapy by Dr. Rajani Patil

Can Sitting All Day Affect My Running Performance?

FAQ, Running /

A lot of runners are recreational runners; some may be sedentary runners or even weekend warriors. All these terms vary in the attitude of the runner and also the time and effort put into the running. But the bottom line is that they all have day jobs and the running (whether it is daily or once a month) happens outside of the working hours. What is wonderful is that their bodies are getting the exercise that they need; however, attention must be paid to whether sitting all day in a poor posture is affecting your running in some way. If you don’t pay attention to this, you might be allowing yourself to short change your performance or pick up several persisting injuries along the way. So seriously ask yourself- is my sitting killing my running?

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Knee Supports One Pro Numerous Cons | Orthosports Physiotherapy by Dr. Rajani Patil

Are You Using a Knee Support While Gymming or Running for Pain Management or Prevention? STOP RIGHT NOW!

General, Injury Prevention, Pain Management, Running /

I often see runners, sports players and gym enthusiasts wearing a knee brace/support every time they play or lift weights. If it was up to me I would personally go up to them and lecture them about the harm they are doing to themselves by doing so. But since it may not be considered appropriate, I decided to write about it.

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