SPORTS MEDICINE
At The Runners High™,
for home therapy and injury prevention or rehabilitation we offer appliances,
braces, pads, ice packs, and have even developed our own brand of
cryomagnetic therapy aids.
Injury Prevention
Athletic injuries are not always "accidents." In addition to being a costly mistake, poorly selected or fitted shoes will not only be very uncomfortable, they can
- cause unnecessary injuries or aggravate existing ones
- affect performance
- take you away from the sport you love
- be a waste of money
What you don't know can hurt you. We believe that correctly fitted shoes are as important to your physical protection as wearing a seat belt when driving or a helmet when bicycling. Our co-founder BRUCE R. WILK, P.T., O.C.S. has written many articles on running shoes and injury prevention. Here is a selection:
- Shoes and Athletic Injuries: Analyzing Shoe Design, Wear Pattern, and Manufacturers' Defects
- They May Look Fancy And Shiny In The Store, But Defective Running Shoes ...
- Defective Footwear - An Unexpected And Often Overlooked Cause of Lower Extremity Injuries
- He Runs an Office, He Runs a Store, and He Runs
- Defective Running Shoes as a Contributing Factor in Plantar Fasciitis in a Triathlete
For Healthcare Professionals
The Runners High is pleased to assist healthcare professionals such as podiatrists and physical therapists by identifying possible footwear problems and assessing their patients' footwear needs. We are happy to:
- Consult with you regarding your patients’ footwear needs
- perform a FREE in-store videotaped gait analysis
- check existing shoes for excessive, unusual or uneven wear and/or manufacturing imperfections – all of which can be contributing factors in injuries and/or a variety of medical problems
- make recommendations as to the correct type of athletic shoe for patients of all ages
- correctly fit new shoes
Simply call us at 305-255-1500 or have your patient stop by the store for personalized attention and assistance. We'll also be happy to give you a personal tour of the store and discuss how we can assist your efforts!