Minimal Shoes and Running Efficiency
Posted by Anthony Luke MD, MPH on September 25, 2012
The Starting Line: Do minimal shoes improve running efficiency? There is a recent trend in the running community towards minimal shoes. Minimal shoes, including toe shoes such as FiveFingers, are made with lightweight material and have less cushion and arch support than older models of running shoes. There are many claims that minimal shoes offer advantages in terms of injury prevention and performance. Wear...
Hip Strength and Knock-Knees
Posted by Rich Souza PT, PhD on September 17, 2012
The Starting Line: Does hip muscle strengthening alone improve knee alignment during running? Abnormal knee alignment during running has been clearly linked to pain and injuries in athletes, including patellofemoral (kneecap) and iliotibial band problems. Drs Willy and Davis, leaders in the field of running biomechanics, set out to investigate if hip strengthening exercises could lead to impro...
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