The Champion Lifestyle http://championpt.net/blog Just another WordPress site Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:23:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Extra Shoe String Hole? The Loop Lacing Lock http://championpt.net/blog/?p=37 http://championpt.net/blog/?p=37#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:23:01 +0000 admin http://championpt.net/blog/?p=37 Continue reading →]]> Have you ever looked at your tennis shoes and wondered why to you have that extra hole in which no one ever laces their shoes?  You may see runners running along side the road will utilize the loop lacing lock technique at top holes of their shoes. 

Why?  It allows for a tighter, more secure, fit when running for long distances.  A loop lock at the top of the shoe can help with heel slippage.  The loop lacing technique can also help those that have a narrow foot.  By creating two to three loop locks at the mid foot, it allows a much tighter fit for someone that feels they have to much room in the middle portion of the shoe.  Before you rely exclusively on the loop lock, it would be best to start with a correct fitting shoe. 

Do you have a wide foot?  Always feel like your tennis shoe cramp your toes because the bottom lace gets to tight?  Someone with a wide forefoot can go to a specialty running shoe store and have them order a wide in a particular shoe.  In addition, the lacing can be modified by running the laces straight up the side of the shoe until you reach the mid-foot.  At this point, the criss-cross lacing can occur to allow good support over the arch and up. 

Good luck figuring out the loop lacing lock.  Most people stare at their shoes for a minute before understanding.  The laces should only be snug and not be over tightened.  This will make your run/walk very uncomfortable.  Hope you enjoy.

Marcus

]]> http://championpt.net/blog/?feed=rss2&p=37 1 Knee Pain http://championpt.net/blog/?p=33 http://championpt.net/blog/?p=33#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 18:55:33 +0000 admin http://championpt.net/blog/?p=33 Knee pain article from a PT magazine:

PT_KneePain

MH

]]> http://championpt.net/blog/?feed=rss2&p=33 0 First Blog Post http://championpt.net/blog/?p=18 http://championpt.net/blog/?p=18#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:51:33 +0000 admin http://championpt.net/blog/?p=18 Continue reading →]]> Champion Physical Therapy has two clinics located in North Atlanta Metro area.  The  Alpharetta clinic is conveniently located on Windward Parkway just off exit 11 from Georgia 400. Our neighbors include Cracker Barrel, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Einstein’s Bagels, LA Fitness, and many more. The Alpharetta clinic is growing and has been open since January 2010.  Alpharetta has a therapist certified in Intramuscular Manual Therapy (commonly referred to as Trigger Point Dry Needling). Alpharetta clinic hours are Monday and Wednesday 7-4, Tuesday and Thursday 9-7, and Friday 7-5.

The Cumming clinic is off exit 14 on GA 400.  The clinic can be found off highway 9 behind checkers restaurant.   This clinic continues to thrive. We enjoy servicing the Cumming community and are excited about helping clients in the Alpharetta area.

-MH

]]> http://championpt.net/blog/?feed=rss2&p=18 1 New Blog http://championpt.net/blog/?p=3 http://championpt.net/blog/?p=3#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:28:18 +0000 admin http://championpt.net/blog/?p=3 Welcome to the new Champion PT blog. Our staff will try to publish different articles at least once per month.

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