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7 Tips for Buying Sport Shoes
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Jun 7, 2017 - 8:46:14 AM
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - ROSEMONT, Ill., June 7, 2017 -- If you're thinking of starting a new workout routine this summer, remember that proper-fitting sport shoes can enhance performance as much as they prevent injuries. When you purchase athletic shoes from a specialty store, the staff should be able to help you find the best fit for your sport.
Follow these seven tips when buying a new pair of shoes:
For detailed tips on buying athletic shoes for specific sports, visit the page How to Select the Right Athletic Shoes at FootCareMD.org, the patient education site of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS).
About Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeons
Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons are medical doctors (MD and DO) who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment, both surgical and nonsurgical, of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries of the foot and ankle. Their education and training consists of four years of medical school, five years of postgraduate residency, and often a fellowship year of specialized surgical training. These specialists treat patients of all ages and perform reconstructive surgery for deformities and arthritis, treat sports injuries, and manage foot and ankle trauma.
About the AOFAS
As the professional organization of orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons, the AOFAS supports the specialty and other healthcare providers through evidence-based and best-practice education and research. The Society provides leadership in foot and ankle surgery, serving as a resource for government and industry as well as the national and international healthcare communities, and promotes preventive foot and ankle care.
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