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26 The Courier sun • health • APRIL 7, 2016 for breaking news visit www.qns.com ▶health The Right Shoes By Tresa Erickson You recently took up running, and lo and behold, the first thing you discovered was your shoes don’t quite fit the way they should. You stumble often and almost always return home with tired, achy feet as a result of not having enough support. New running shoes, it is. Here are some tips to ensure you purchase the right ones. Start by examining your feet. Do you have high arches, normal arches or low arches? Don’t know? Get your feet wet and step on some carpet. If you leave behind a narrow band or none at all, you have high arches. If you leave behind a somewhat arched cutaway, you have normal arches. If you leave behind a full imprint, you have low arches, or flat feet. High-arched feet require cushioned shoes, normal feet, stability shoes, and flat feet, motion control shoes. Consider your running technique next. When you run, do you wear more of the tread inside or outside? Look at the wear pattern on your old shoes. This will show whether you overpronate and produce more wear on the inside front, underpronate and produce more wear on the outside front, or have a neutral stride and produce even wear. In many cases, foot type determines pronation. People with high arches tend to underpronate, while people with normal arches tend to have a neutral stride and people with low arches tend to overpronate. Whatever you discover, you should look for shoes that will compensate for both your foot type and your pattern of motion. You might want to consider where you run as well. Do you run on all kinds of surfaces or just pavement, gravel or the treadmill? Do you compete in marathons or cross-country races? You will want shoes that are designed for the surfaces you run on most and any competitions that you may participate in. There are many other factors that may affect your choice of shoes from your weight to any foot problems you may have. For the best results, consult a sports shop or some other footwear specialty store. The staff there will have extensive knowledge of shoes and will be able to answer your questions and provide sound advice. When shopping, try to go late in the afternoon after your feet have swelled and have your feet measured. One of your feet may be slightly larger than the other, and this is the one you should use to try on shoes. Seriously, choosing a health plan is not easy. We work hard to make it easier. Our high quality and affordable Medicare Advantage and Long Term Care plan options include: Medicare Advantage Plans Designed to meet the needs of individuals with Medicare and those with both Medicare and Medicaid. We have a variety of plan options and a large network of quality doctors and providers in the communities where you live. Managed Long Term Care Plan (MLTC) Health and long term care services at home or in the community for those who are chronically ill or disabled. FIDA Fully Integrated Duals Advantage Plan for those with Medicare and Medicaid, and with long term care needs, to help manage your providers and services under one managed care plan. Contact us for eligibility and enrollment. info@agewellnewyork.com | agewellnewyork.com We’re here for your call. Toll Free 1.866.586.8044 TTY/TDD 1.800.662.1220 AgeWell New York LLC is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the New York State Medicaid Program. Enrollment in AgeWell New York depends on contract renewal. Medicare beneficiaries may also enroll in AgeWell New York LLC through the CMS Medicare Online Enrollment Center located at www.medicare.gov. H4922_AWNY_4002_AS16_FILE & USE 11072015 Try on a variety of shoe styles with the socks you would wear normally and look for a pair that fits well. The width of the shoe should match the width of your larger foot, the length should allow for a thumb to be pressed between the toe and top of the shoe, and the heel should fit comfortably. You should slip on the shoes and run around in them to make sure they feel right. Quality running shoes will not only improve your gait but reduce your risk of injury. Make sure you find the right pair for you. Ask questions and look for flexible, durable running shoes that will absorb shock.


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