What is a heel spur?

Heel spur pain flares up when you strain your foot. This leads to a buildup of calcium deposits which will turn into a bony projection, the heel spur.

What is chronic ankle instability?

Chronic ankle instability is lingering pain on the outside of your ankle that usually occurs after you suffer an ankle sprain that doesn’t heal properly. This will cause the soft tissue between your bones to stretch or tear.

Why is trail running good for you?

Whether you are running a trail race or running on a trail alone, trail running is a great way to exercise without putting much stress on your joints.

What is adult acquired flat foot?

There are several causes for adult flatfoot, but most often flat feet is caused by posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, which is when the posterior tendon that supports your arch becomes stretched out, irritated and worn down.

What is a rotation fracture?

A spinal fracture is a serious injury and should be treated immediately. A rotation fracture happens when you move or bend from side to side too far, causing your vertebrae to fracture.

A coach being coached

For years, Donita trained to cycle across the United States. Finally, Donita’s dream was about to come true until the day of her last training run on May 24, 2016. Donita was four miles from her house when a truck hit her at 60 mph.

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