Below is information that will help you to choose the appropriate shoe for your athletic activities. For each sport listed, the particular physical requirements and injuries are listed as well as the special attributes shoes should have to prevent injuries.
SPORT: Basketball
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Running, jumping
POSSIBLE INJURIES: Ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis
SHOE ATTRIBUTES: Thick stiff sole, high ankle support, shock absorption
SPORT: Tennis
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lateral movement, shifting of weight
POSSIBLE INJURIES: Ankle sprains, plantar faciitis, corn, calluses
SHOE ATTRIBUTES: Support on both sides of the shoe, flexible soles
SPORT: Running
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Leg extension, force on the ball of the foot
POSSIBLE INJURIES: Shin splints, heel pains, blisters
SHOE ATTRIBUTES: Shock absorption, control, bendable, room for orthotics
SPORT: Soccer
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Running, lateral movement, jumping
POSSIBLE INJURIES: Heel pain, shin splints
SHOE ATTRIBUTES: Multiple cleats in the heel, enough room for thick soccer socks
Thursday, September 17, 2009
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