Runner using a massage gun on a sore calf after training to improve recovery

What Muscle Soreness Means for Training | Confluence Running

Learn what muscle soreness really means for runners and active people. Find out when soreness is normal, when it signals too much intensity, and how to coach yourself through recovery and smarter training.

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Supporting Student Athletes This School Year: Injury Prevention with Precision Footwear

— Matthew Gawors

Supporting Student Athletes with Proper Footwear: A Doctor’s Perspective

As student athletes gear up for the new school year, their physical health is a top priority. One of the most overlooked aspects of injury prevention and performance enhancement is proper footwear. At Confluence Running, our Dynamic Footwear Specialists provide customized shoe fittings designed to support the unique needs of young athletes, helping reduce injury risks and improve overall performance. With tailored footwear, we can ensure your patients stay healthy and strong throughout their training and competitions. Let’s work together to keep student athletes on their feet and performing at their best!

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Conquer Plantar Fasciitis: A Daily Routine Guide

— Matthew Gawors
Conquer Plantar Fasciitis: A Daily Routine GuideAre you tired of dealing with the discomfort of plantar fasciitis? Don't worry, you're not alone. Plantar fasciitis can be a painful condition that...
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The Science of Running Injuries

The Science of Running Injuries

— Matthew Gawors
This presentation is for all runners during the Wineglass Marathon Weekend. Come join us to learn more about running injuries. 

â—Ź Define running-related injuries

â—Ź Discuss common risk factors for injury

â—Ź Differentiate between "cause" and "correlate" in relation to injury

â—Ź Address the difficulty in accurately predicting and identifying why an injury occurs

â—Ź Practical solutions Q&A
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Do Anti-Blister Socks Work? Start With Fit and Friction

Do Anti-Blister Socks Work? Start With Fit and Friction

Running socks can help with comfort, but no sock guarantees blister-free miles. Check shoe fit, sock volume, seams and rubbing together.
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Flat Feet

Flat Feet

— Matthew Gawors
FLAT FEET EXPLAINED You may not know what a flat foot is, but judging from the way the term is used, you know you don't want one. Being caught flat-footed is a negative...
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Hammer Toes

Hammer Toes

— Matthew Gawors
HAMMER TOES EXPLAINED Hammer toes are named for the shape your toes take when the muscles are out of balance. Your toes can curl and even lock into a hammer shape....
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Bunions Explained

Bunions Explained

— Matthew Gawors
BUNIONS EXPLAINED Bunions sound like a harmless affliction. Many people see them as simple yet painful bumps on the side of the foot that are a minor annoyance. In truth, bunions...
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Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain

Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain

— Matthew Gawors

What is it? How do I treat it?

Plantar Faciitis is an inflammation of the fibrous tissue, called the plantar fasciia, that runs along the bottom of your foot that connects the heel (calcaneus) to the toes (metatarsals). Treatment for this condition can take many forms including: stretching exercises, drugs, orthotics, injections, and in rare cases surgical procedures.

Until now the treatment methods have addressed the active conscious periods only to be undone when a person goes to bed or sits in the easy chair relaxing.

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