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14th June 2010 
Runner's Common Injury No. 1 - Runner's Plantar Fasciitis
TAGS: Footwear
Special editorial by Steve Dickinson of return2fitness.co.uk
Why do runners get plantar fasciitis so easily? Plantar fasciitis is especially prone to develop in runners as a result of extensive running or exercise. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the long flat ligament known as the Plantar Fascia on the bottom of the foot stretches irregularly. The strain can also lead to the development of small ruptures or tears and inflammation to the ligament and surrounding areas. All of which is uncomfortable to the runner at best and debilitating at worst.
Surrounding areas can also be put under strain from this and a resultant a chain reaction can form whereby muscles, tendons and other ligaments in the foot and lower leg can also become tight or severely irritated as well. Runners even make allowances for plantar fasciitis either due to the will to continue to run whilst injured or even in the subconscious; which again can lead to all manner of other muscular imbalances elsewhere over a period of time. Quite often the pain and discomfort is such that it is hard to distinguish plantar fasciitis as the root cause or symptom or the site of the original injury.
The pain that results from this irritation can occur at different times for different people but is usually noticeable first thing in the morning or when sudden weight or exerted pressure is put on the inflamed area. An aching lingering pain often follows and generally speaking symptoms do ease when the area is warmed up. However for others the sensations are even more severe with almost acute stabbing pains or nagging pulling that never seems to cease.
to read more please go to Wynsport.
Or go to:
www.sportinjuryclinic.net free and comprehensive sports injury information website detailing every possible pain, strain or concern you might encounter
www.return2fitness.co.uk Sports medical website with an extensive range of supports, braces, rehabilitation and specialist sports equipment including running shoes and specialist running spikes. All in stock and dispatched for next day delivery. Telephone link to sports therapists for further help and advice to ensure you chose the right product.
www.teachpe.com free to use bank of sports training drills and techniques by experts in their respective fields.
www.wynsport.com Specialist sports retailer with items held in stock and ready for immediate dispatch.
7th June 2010
Article by Bryan Roberts
The must see video of the moment -
"Hi-Tec Walk on Water"
TAGS: Footwear
25th May 2010
Article by Bryan Roberts
Honest sourcing discussion from Craig Throne - Patagonia
15th January 2010 
Article by Mike Vasquez
On-running shoe with WaveStep technology
With the ongoing debate over designing the ultimate running shoe to prevent injury and enhance performance the On Running shoe is another product that can be added to the conversation. The shoe was designed in conjunction with three-time world champion triathlete and six-time Ironman Olivier Bernhard. The goal of the shoe is to provide stabilty and spring to the stride while activating the postural muscles inside the foot and ankle. The key to the new design are interlocking rubber shock absorbers that are placed along the sole of the shoe.
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2009
Interesting Michael DiTullo Converse video on core77
http://www.core77.com/blog/default.asp?p=2
Video thats definately worth watching on Core 77.
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2009
Loughborough Sports Technology Institute develops UK sprinters
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8206760.stm
Dr. Dan Toon at the Loughborough University Sports Technology Institute is interviewed regarding Usain Bolt's success in sprinting. The technology institute is working on techniques to improve British sprinters performance through rapid manufacturing and customised sprint spikes.
Please click on the link above.
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2009
Replicating a persons running movement/ gait using a robot
Here at Progressive Sports we have developed a gait profile that replicates a person's typical gait using a Fanuc irobot.
This was a six-month study conducted by Mark Roberts and Jouni Ronkainen, now with Progressive. They analysed, through biomechanical analysis, a series of runners foot movements during running and replicated it using the Fanuc irobot.
More information? Contact: bryan@progressivesports.co.uk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7tGY-VDx3o
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2009
KSwiss miSOUL - new soul for training and match-play
Out for a little while but yet to feature on this website is the KSwiss miSOUL tennis shoe. KSwiss have designed a soul for both practice and match-play. Essentially they differ in cushioing properties and ...
2009
NEW CLEATSKINS™ Golfskins™ Instantly Takes Golf Shoes to the Street
TAGS: Outdoor shoes
To meet the needs of active golfers, Cleatskins™ unveiled Golfskins™, a stylish accessory that quickly and conveniently takes golfers from the course to the clubhouse and beyond, without requiring a change of shoes.
2009
Myvale - customisable flipflops for the consumer
If Vale flip flops were slightly cheaper they would revolutionise the flip flop industry. Go onto the site, choose a type of shoe, pay for them, receive a mould which you place your foot into, send it back and get a completely conforming design. A Brand New ISPO finalist, Vale will do extremely well going forward and I hope to purchase one myself in the near future.
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2009
Mizuno release a "gender engineering" technology
Mizuno have tailored their recent range of running footwear to both male and female athletes. Rod Foley, Director of Marketing Running Footwear (USA) announced:
"We have learned through extensive research that...
2009
Nike Olympic sports-specific shoes
Nike have developed a number of interesting footwear concepts and designs for the upcoming Olympics in Beijing, which can be seen at NOTCOT.
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2009
Tretorn riding boot
TAGS: Outdoor shoes
Tretorn, a subsidary of Puma AG have developed a new riding boot.
2009
Nike release Flywire for design efficiency
TAGS: Sprint spikes
Nike have taken a new direction in footwear design; their aim to create and encompass design efficiency.
2009
Amputee sprinter, Pistorius, to go to Olympics?
TAGS: Sprint spikes, Footwear
Probably the hottest topic on everyone's lips is whether Oscar Pistorius will compete in the Beijing Olympics. The Court of Arbitration for Sports in Lausanne, Switzerland, has ruled that Pistorius is eligible to participate in International Association of Athletics Federations sanctioned competitions. If Pistorius can produce a qualifying time then he will be the first amputee to compete in an Olympic athletic discipline.
2009
Customised sprint spikes using rapid manufacturing
Text by Loughborough University Press.
TAGS: Sprint spikes
Next generation sprint spikes, tailored to meet the exact needs of elite athletes and boost their performance, have been developed by Loughborough University.
Sprint times for top athletes have increasingly narrow margins. This was highlighted in the 2004 Athens Olympics, where the men’s 100m gold medal winning time was 9.85 seconds – just 0.01 of a second faster than the athlete in second place. Therefore anything which can give a sprinter the leading edge can make the difference between medals won and lost.
2009
Sprint spikes with more feel and spilt-toe design
Design for Industry student, Robert Young, has developed a sprint spike with more feel using a split toe design. Working in collaboration with sport footwear manufacturers and Craig Pickering, Robert has also positioned the spikes for maximum traction. Furthermore, Robert believes the sprint spikes allow minor muscle movement enhancing stability and feel.
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2009
SOLE platinum orthopaedic sandals
TAGS: Recovery sandals
According to SOLE: "the orthopaedic shape of SOLE Platinum Sandals provides a continuous contact point across the sole of your foot...
2009
Fit flop - work out while you are walking
TAGS: Recovery sandals
FitFlop midsoles incorporate patent-pending micro-wobbleboardTM technology, to give you a workout while you walk.
2009
Geox's NET system
TAGS: Outdoor shoe designs
Net® System technology, developed by the Geox research laboratories and patented at international level, allows feet to breathe over its entire surface. The traditional rubber sole is replaced with...
2009
New PUMA shoe designs?
The folks over a PUMATALK have come up with some new PUMA shoe designs that could really impact the market if implemented. To see them please click PUMATALK.
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From Janelle
'Love it... would buy this shoe if it was on the shelves. Would look great in a soccer cleat as well. Keep up the good work!'
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2009
INCHworm shoe - adapting the size to suit your child
INCHworm shoes have developed a shoe that increases in size as your child grows.
