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		<title>Plantar Fasciitis Night Splints</title>
		<link>http://www.walkingstuff.com/2012/02/plantar-fasciitis-night-splints/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heidi</dc:creator>
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Plantar fasciitis is a common condition affecting walkers. Symptoms include heel pain which may be localized under the heel but may also radiate into the foot. It is usually worse first thing in the morning then gets better as the foot warms up but them may come on again worse later in the day or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Knee Supports for Walking</title>
		<link>http://www.walkingstuff.com/2011/09/knee-supports-for-walking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:49:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heidi</dc:creator>
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A knee brace or support is any kind of device which is worn on the knee with the purpose of supporting the joint and preventing knee pain. Knee braces are in wide use amongst many sectors of the community, including those involved in sports and exercise.
Walkers and hikers commonly use knee supports either to prevent [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exercise Balls</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:43:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heidi</dc:creator>
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What is an Exercise Ball?
An exercise ball is a large round plastic ball which is inflated with air and used in many different ways for exercise and physical therapy. An exercise ball may also be known by any of the following names: Swiss ball; gym ball; birth ball; stability ball; physio ball; therapy ball or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stress Fractures</title>
		<link>http://www.walkingstuff.com/2011/06/stress-fractures/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:59:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heidi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foot]]></category>

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Stress fractures to any of the bones in the foot are common amongst walkers and soldiers, hence the name a &#8216;march fracture&#8217;.
The most common bones to develop a stress fracture are the metatarsals &#8211; the long bones in the mid foot. The heel bone (the calcaneus) is also sometimes involved, as are some of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Blisters &#8211; Prevention and Treatment</title>
		<link>http://www.walkingstuff.com/2011/06/blisters-prevention-and-treatment/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:43:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heidi</dc:creator>
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Feet blisters are a massive complaint amongst walkers. Everyone can relate to the pain and longstanding discomfort they can cause. However, there are a number of methods which walkers can use to firstly prevent them occurring in the first place, and secondly, treat them as quickly as possible is they are unlucky enough to suffer.
Prevention [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Achilles Tendon Pain</title>
		<link>http://www.walkingstuff.com/2011/06/achilles-tendon-pain/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:20:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heidi</dc:creator>
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The achilles tendon is the long, thick tendon which attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone. Pain in this area is a common complaint, especially amongst walkers and runners.
A big cause of achilles pain is tight calf muscles. If these are tight they pull on the tendon, increasing the strain and tension passed through [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Posterior Tibialis Tendonitis</title>
		<link>http://www.walkingstuff.com/2011/06/posterior-tibialis-tendonitis/</link>
		<comments>http://www.walkingstuff.com/2011/06/posterior-tibialis-tendonitis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:56:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heidi</dc:creator>
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Plantar Fasciitis is not the only condition which may cause pain under the arch of the foot. Posterior Tibialis Tendonitis is a degenerative condition of the tendon of the Tibialis Posterior muscle. This muscle runs down the back of the lower leg (deep to the gastroc and soleus calf muscles) and the tendon then runs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Castle Ward &#8216;provides great walking opportunities&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.walkingstuff.com/2010/08/castle-ward-provides-great-walking-opportunities/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:09:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Walking Stuff</dc:creator>
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People who love walking in the Peak District and other hills
and dales of England may like to hop across the pond to Northern
Ireland and take in some of the views that National Trust site
Castle Ward in County Down has to offer.
This part of the Lecale countryside has been featured as a walk
of the week by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Defra &#8216;could axe new coastal path&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.walkingstuff.com/2010/08/defra-could-axe-new-coastal-path/</link>
		<comments>http://www.walkingstuff.com/2010/08/defra-could-axe-new-coastal-path/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Walking Stuff</dc:creator>
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People who enjoy walking in the New Forest may be interested
to note that a report published yesterday (August 1st) suggests
that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
may consider axing the country&#8217;s proposed new coastal path in a bid
to save money.
The Conservative-Liberal Democrat alliance recently stated that
all governmental departments must reduce their spending bills [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why not visit the Brecon Beacons?</title>
		<link>http://www.walkingstuff.com/2010/08/why-not-visit-the-brecon-beacons/</link>
		<comments>http://www.walkingstuff.com/2010/08/why-not-visit-the-brecon-beacons/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:40:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heidi</dc:creator>
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The Brecon Beacons could be an ideal holiday destination for both walkers and families at any time of the year. 
Anyone that enjoys walking in the Lake District or other rambling hotspots throughout the country might like to visit the Brecon Beacons in the near future as the Welsh national park has something to suit [...]]]></description>
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