How many times have you heard people say that they were destined for certain health conditions because of “bad genes” or genetics? In medical settings, we hear this all the time! Many patients that come into the clinic say something about their “bad...
How long does it take to transition to barefoot shoes? If you’re thinking about getting into barefoot or minimalist running, you’ve probably asked “how long does it take to transition?” “Can I just take my shoes off and start running...
We talk about the importance of exercise, especially home exercises, a lot around here at ProActive. In fact, we developed an entire course about the importance of exercise and how to plan home exercise programs. In this article Susannah Azofeifa, PT, DPT from our...
So, every now and then, I do an interview that ends up falling outside of the usual “humanizing healthcare” discussion. I recently sat down with Chris and David from Drop the Dis, a podcast that explores cool things happening here in Augusta, GA....
Many older adults experience falls every year. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency department visits in this population; totaling an approximate 3 million ER visits, 30,000+ deaths annually, and costing the US healthcare system close to...
Note: This is part 2 of a series covering the topic of minimalist footwear & running form/style to prevent injuries and promoting life-long healthy living habits. (Find Part 1 here) We’ve also created an 8-week training program and book on the subject that...
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