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Sep 19, 2017 · by John · In: Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Footcare, Health, Sports Tagged: Christopher Segler, Doc on the Run, Doc on the Run podcast, Foot Care, foot injuries

I recently attended a conference where I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Christopher Segler. He’s an award winning foot and ankle surgeon and podiatrist who is a runner and 15-time Ironman finisher. His practice is in San Francisco and the Silicon Valley in California. His focus in on helping runners, triathletes, and athletes to stay active and keep running. Christopher is unique in that he is literally the Doc on the Run – i.e., he makes house calls. His website is a wealth of information on …

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Nov 10, 2012 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Footwear, Health, Sports, toenails Tagged: Adventure Race, Ankles, Athlete S Foot, blisters, calluses, feet injuries, Foot Care, foot care prevention, foot injuries, Foot Problem, foot problems, gait, Good Friend, hammer toes, jim noakes, Prevention Options, Preventive Measure, Proactive Measure, Proper Perspective, Running Injuries, Running Injury, Tim Noakes, Treatment Options

I believe strongly in prevention as a proactive measure in foot care. Tim Noakes’ sixth law of running injuries must be heeded—any running injury can be cured only after the cause is found and eliminated. All of us who run, hike, or adventure race at some point have problems with our feet or sustain foot injuries. The prevention chapters are numerous and lengthy because many factors contribute to foot problems and injuries, and for every factor, there is a preventive measure that can reduce or …

Oct 27, 2006 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: expedition medicine, Foot Care, foot injuries, Footcare

Next week we will get back to a regular posting routine and a continuation on the insoles – but for now, an explanation is in order. My ability to post has been interrupted by a writing project. Well, I am happy to report, the project is complete. But it may be of interest to you if you like adventure. Let me explain. Over the past years, I have had the unique opportunity to provide foot care at many events. Western States 100 has been a great event to work and I have …

Oct 26, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports Tagged: feet injuries, Foot Care, foot injuries, foot massage, Footcare, massage, self-massage

Massage is great for the feet. It helps increase circulation to injured areas and the increased blood supply helps speed recovery while reducing swelling. Inflexibility associated with tightness can hinder efficient training and performance. When muscles are relaxed and receiving better circulation, they are stronger and tolerate higher levels of training with less pain and breakdown. Tight muscles can lead to strains and soft-tissue injury. This is where massage can help. Self-Massaging Your …

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