John Calvo has been suffering from gout since he was 25 years of age. Nearly twelve years later Calvo understand what triggers gout attacks and what can prevent them. Calvo recalls the pain felt during his first couple of attacks stating, “I just thought I had a broken toe… Bloodwork was done. Doc said it […]

Barefoot running is most often popularized as a recreational sport; however, many professional runners have rightfully competed in races without proper footwear. Before deciding to compete in a race while running barefoot, it is best to train barefoot first to reduce injury. Professional runners such as Abebe Bikila, Zola Budd, P.C. Suppiah, and Tegla Loroupe […]

Sprained ankles often occur when there is a lack of balance within the body. With that being said, balance can be improved with the help of stability exercises for the feet, ankles, and legs. While the ankle is most commonly injured due to a lack of muscles around the joints, maintaining strength and stability can […]

According to Men’s Journal, plantar fasciitis can occur during exercise when the body is not making optimal use of legs and hips. While plantar fasciitis is known as an overuse injury, when the hips are not being flexed enough or the lower calf muscles are being overused, this can cause the plantar fascia to work […]

Monte Harrison, of the Milwaukee Brewers, was rounding third base when he suffered a broken ankle. Harrison, a member of the 2014 recruiting class in Nebraska, has been staying positive since the incident stating on social media, “Broken ankle…but can’t be sad now, all you gotta do is just smiling and get back to work!” […]