Matching running footwear features to the functional needs of specific groups of runners
stratified according to their training status or running experience has the potential to improve …

The number of people running has risen exponentially in the last decade, increasing the
need for better research on running-related injuries, shoe construction and performance …

Premature osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is common
among athletes. Reduced knee contact forces after ACLR likely contribute to the …

High loading impact associated with heel strikes causes running injuries. This study aimed
to investigate how loading impact is affected by midsole hardness and running surface type …

In a recent randomized trial including 800+ recreational runners, injury risk was lower in
those who received the Soft shoe version compared to those using the Hard version (Hazard …

Purpose Running with increased duty factors (DF) has been shown to effectively reduce
external forces during running. In this study, we investigated whether running with increased …

Footwear has been documented as a significant factor in the aetiology of foot pain in the
general population. Assessing footwear in a clinical setting continues to be practitioner …

In a recent randomised trial investigating running shoe cushioning, injury risk was greater in
recreational runners who trained in the shoe version with greater cushioning stiffness (Stiff) …

Abstract Advanced Footwear Technologies (AFTs) have enhanced running economy in the
laboratory and improved performance in long distance events. Their resilient midsoles have …

Objective The purpose of the study was to investigate the immediate and long-term effects of
zero-drop running shoes on lower extremity joint biomechanics. Methods Seven male …