23 TRAINING : FEET Best foot forward Foot Health Awareness Week, 7-13 March, commonly known as Foot Health Week, is an annual event that takes place in the UK and focuses on promoting foot health and raising awareness about the importance of foot care. Good foot care is important because it helps to maintain the overall health and function of the feet. Proper foot care can prevent and alleviate conditions such as foot pain, blisters, calluses, and fungal infections. It also helps to promote good circulation, reduce the risk of injury, and keep the feet comfortable and attractive. Getting the right fit. Correctly fitting footwear is important for several reasons: 1 Comfort: Trainers that fit properly will be more comfortable to wear, reducing the risk of blisters, sores, and other foot injuries. 2 Performance: A well-fitted trainer can improve your performance by providing the necessary support and cushioning for your feet during physical activity. 3 Injury prevention: Wearing trainers that fit properly can help prevent injuries such as sprains, strains, and stress fractures. 4 Long-term foot health: Choosing the correct size and shape of trainers can help promote healthy foot development and prevent foot problems later in life. Overall, taking the time to find the right fit for your trainers is important for your comfort, performance, and foot health. Get your gait tested. Gait testing is recommended because it helps to assess the way a person walks and runs and will identify any abnormalities or issues that may be causing pain or injury. The gait test provides information about the individual’s foot type, arch height, and the distribution of weight during movement, which can help to identify any imbalances or problems. This information is useful for determining the best type of shoes or orthotics for the individual, as well as for identifying any potential underlying conditions that may be contributing to pain or injury. Having your gait tested can also help to prevent future injuries and ensure that you are able to walk, run, or perform physical activity with optimal comfort and efficiency. Ultimate Performance offer a range of feet treats from toe protectors to insoles, heat and cold therapy and compression and recovery socks. See below for just a few of their products or go to the website to view the entire range. https://www.upmedical.co.uk (Click images for full details) Toe Protectors Made from a high-grade, super soft silicon these protectors help prevent blisters, alleviate corn pain, eliminate friction between the toes and cushion the toes. They are suitable for all toe sizes and are washable and re-usable. 2 x toe protectors per packet. Advanced Insole. Advanced insole with F3D offers anti-shock stability and support for runners and walkers. They dissipate up to 95% of high frequency shockwaves generated from hard surfaces like roads, pavements and hard trails. Helps prevent injuries such as plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, shin splints and more. Available in a variety of fits to suit all feet. Cold Gel Instant cooling relief for sports injuries. Designed to offer effective relief of joint and muscular pain during and after exercise. Helps reduce swelling and soothe pain. Heat Rub The Ultimate Performance Heat Rub generates penetrating warmth for aching, injured and sore muscles. The analgesic formula generates heat once applied to the skin which increases blood flow helping soothe and relax strained muscles.
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