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Beach Walks on Soft Sand: What Your Feet, Knees and Hips Notice
A walk along the shore at Deerfield Beach or near the Pompano Beach pier is one of the best parts of living in South Florida. Soft sand, though, is a very different surface from a sidewalk. It shifts under every step, and many people notice sore arches, calves, knees or hips after a longer beach walk than usual. Why sand feels harder than it looks On soft sand, the foot sinks and rolls with each step, so the small muscles of the foot and ankle work harder to keep you
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