Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
Jogging offers tremendous exercise for millions of people every day. While traumatic injuries are fairly uncommon, overuse injuries to the lower body can develop over time. Your running shoes are your only real equipment protecting you from the impact of your feet pounding the pavement thousands of times each day. Those running shoes will wear out over time. Replace running shoes every six months or after every 500 miles you run.
Also inspect them to see if you’re wearing them out in one location faster than others. For example, if you overly supinate, you’ll likely see more wear on the outside of the soles. Noticing the wear patterns can help you select the appropriate types of running shoes for your feet.
I realize many joggers have switched to barefoot running or minimalist shoes. Discussion of the pros and cons of barefoot running goes beyond the scope of this tip. If you do wear traditional running shoes, though, ensure they are in good condition.
Over 50 tips that can help every athlete, from adults to kids and from the professional to the weekend warrior to help you stay healthy and perform your best!
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
