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Nicole Nelson attended the annual Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Coaches School at the end of July, where 700 high school and middle school coaches gathered for continuing education. Nicole had the opportunity to present to the group of soccer coaches on soccer-specific injury prevention principles and exercises. It was a great weekend of learning!
What You Should Know Before You Buy As a physical therapist, I am often asked what types of shoes are the best. This can be a difficult question to address since styles frequently change and manufacturers are constantly redesigning their products. The best advice I can offer is on how to choose the right shoe for you. First, you need to know your feet: A low arch (flat foot) will leave a full foot footprint on the ground. Typically these individuals will have a tendency to over pronate, which means your foot tends to roll inward excessively when it hits the ground. If you look at your ... read more »
