What role do proper clothing and footwear play in preventing sports injuries?

What role do proper clothing and footwear play in preventing sports injuries?

Gary Brazina (Sports Medicine Physician) gives expert video advice on: What role do proper clothing and footwear play in preventing sports injuries?; Why is it important to 'stretch' before exercising? and more...

Well, proper clothing and footwear, and by that we also mean protective gear, does a lot to prevent sports injuries. The most common things we see are, besides blisters from people walking too quickly, or not having proper footwear, are problems where people start to jog or walk. They're not using a good pair of jogging shoes that allow cushioning of every step. They may try to go jogging or hiking in a pair of loafers or sandals, and that is going to lead to foot, ankle and leg problems.