When you work with a lot of runners you begin to notice some trends throughout the running and shoe store world. One that has come to my attention is the concern for pronation during running. First off, lets set the record straight; pronation is a NORMAL motion that occurs during running. Pronation is only a problem for those who cannot control the magnitude or speed of pronation, or arches are collapsed and they are stuck in pronation. For [...]
Concussions are very serious and the appropriate management of concussed athletes regarding returning to sport is an important issue. The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) release new evidence based guidelines for evaluating and managing athletes with concussions. The updated guidelines recommend immediate removal from the game and not returning until evaluated by a licensed health care professional trained in concussion. According to the guidelines: A person is most at risks for a repeat concussion within the first 10 days [...]
