Some of us are more prone to running injuries than others for whatever reason – it could be running in less supportive shoes or standing on hard surfaces for long periods of time. The bummer is once you are injured, running must take a back seat until you seek treatment.
If you need a little help stretching out,the Hatfield Strap is a good option. It’s designed to stretch your foot, calves and hamstring in a way you haven’t been able to before. It’s a great way to relax after a hard workout or a good way to break into stretching if you’re just starting to workout. It’s comfortable, effective and easy to use, even for a beginner.
Originally posted by NewsLine.
Plantar fasciitis affects more than 2 million people ever year and some athletes, especially runners, suffer from the condition for their entire lives. Sports Illustrated ran a story in 2011 titled, “Plantar fasciitis — the most maddening injury in sports.” If you’ve suffered from PF, then you know all too well that can sideline you for weeks, months—even years in severe cases.
Keith Hatfield, a former athletic trainer in the Kansas City Royals system, has spent 10 years as a certified athletic trainer and 15 years as a physician assistant. So he’s seen his share of injuries in athletes. He’s also suffered from one himself: plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes.
