News from PATH
Running Shoe Recommendations
1. Running shoes come in three general classifications- neutral, stability, and motion control types. If you feel you need a motion control shoe, you would likely benefit more from a custom foot orthotic, rather than just the motion control afforded by the shoe....
When are Flat Feet Problematic in Children?
A common lament made by prior military recruits and draftees is “my flat feet kept me out of the service”. It is true that a collapsing arch can create many foot problems including bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis (arch pain), nerve pain, Achilles’ tendonitis...
Dealing with Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain is a common complaint, affecting runners of all ages. While plantar fasciitis often steals the spotlight, several other culprits can be behind your discomfort. Let’s delve into the different causes, treatments, and how you move towards pain-free steps. THE...
Training Pitfalls to Avoid when Running
1. If you haven't run before, we recommend starting with a walk/run program where you start out walking two minutes at a fast pace for you, then a slow jog for a minute. As you get more fit, you can walk for a lower duration, and run for a longer, but work your way...
Manage Pain and Stress Without Drugs, In Your Own Home. Home Remedies Can Help.
If you grew up in Appalachia, chances are a grandparent or other family member knew what herbs, spices, and flowers to put in a tea or salve that take care of life’s aches and pains. That’s not the Home Remedies we’re talking about in this article, though for...
Cougar Fit Club Keeps Active
Cougar Fit Club enrollment is full this spring semester as it supports 15 engaged and active members! This semester we have had several guest instructors including Chip Conrad who is opening a gym in Micaville, Bodytribe Appalachia. Chip proposed a different view of...
The members of Appalachian Youth to Youth have been moving, shaking, and making a difference in their community this spring!
Students at East Yancey Middle School have completed two bulletin board displays in their school’s hallway-- one to celebrate National School Counselor Appreciation Week, highlighting the skills and knowledge they’ve gained from their school counselor, and another to...
Youth to Youth Program at Cane River Middle School Hosts Art Contest to Promote Drug-Free Living
Cane River middle schoolers are choosing their passions and personal interests over drugs and alcohol. This chapter of Youth to Youth, an after-school youth empowerment program of Partners Aligned Toward Health (PATH), hosted a school-wide art contest this past fall...
Burnsville Fit Families 5K Registration and Training Program is now OPEN!
The 13th Annual Burnsville Fit Families 5K will be held on the Town Square in downtown Burnsville on Saturday, April 20th at 9:00 am. Thank you to Mountain Community Health Partnership, the Title Sponsor of this year’s race, for their generous support of this event....
Mitchell and Yancey Sensemaking Sessions Bring Insight
Last November, Mitchell and Yancey counties came together to learn about how substance use impacts lives from the real experiences of people in our communities during three Community Sensemaking Sessions. The sessions provided a space for conversation and shared...