SPORTS MEDICINE

The Runners High™ has been the running injury management equipment experts since we were founded. We offer running specific appliances, braces, supports, ice packs, blister prevention/ treatment products and flexibility aides. Our staff is trained to help you to select and use what is best for your needs

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, running injury management, and prevention. Here is a selection:

• Triathlon: Triple Threat for Injuries
• 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
• Can I Run on this Injury
• Running Safe: A parents Guide to Running Injury

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!