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  1. Metatarsal stress fracture - could trying NOT to overstride be a risk factor?

    I recently suffered a metatarsal stress fracture. I have read that the usual cause of these is a steep increase in activity, but I hadn't increased the frequency, speed or length of my runs, or started any new activity. I've also read that overstriding increases the risk of this kind of injury...

  2. UK health website advises against walking barefoot, even indoors.

    I came across the following advice on the health website, patient.info, which raises a number of questions. Avoid walking barefoot, even indoors. By the time we reach 65 the fatty protective foot pads have worn thinner through long use. Walking barefoot is no longer recommended as it tends to...
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