Avoiding Sports Injuries with Michael Coyer, DPM

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At the beginning of a new year, many of us start or re-start an exercise program or decide to sign up for a triathlon, marathon or other race. While these endeavors have wonderful health benefits, it’s important to ensure that we avoid foot and ankle injuries when starting a new program! In this episode, I chat with Michael Coyer DPM, Podiatrist and Foot & Ankle surgeon based in Orange County, California. He discusses how to avoid the most common foot and ankle injuries when exercising. We discuss proper footwear, the best surfaces on which to run, preventing overuse injuries and more. He also chats about his background and his career change from law enforcement to medicine, and has advice for other career changers.

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Show notes:

• [2:00] Dawn’s intro and tidbit about a running injury
• [4:45] Introduction to Michael Coyer, DPM
• [7:30]The most common athletic injuries to the foot and the ankle: plantar fasciites, heel pain, Achilles tendon injuries, tendonitis, ankle sprains, and more.
• [14:00] Injury prevention. Discussion of the athletic shoe types, running techniques, the best surfaces for running & more.
• [17:00] The best surfaces on which to run and which surfaces might create more potential for injury.
• [19:00] High heels – are they bad for your feet or not?