Daily activity in minimal footwear increases foot strength
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-98070-0
Abstract: The human foot is uniquely adapted to bipedal locomotion and has a deformable arch of variable stiffness. Intrinsic foot muscles regulate arch deformation, making them important for foot function. In this study we explore the… read more here.
Keywords: strength; minimal footwear; foot strength; activity minimal ... See more keywords
Minimal footwear in osteoarthritis patients: not just for running
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DOI: 10.1080/19424280.2019.1606341
Abstract: 120344 McKeon, P., Hertel, J., Bramble, D., & Davis, I. (2015). The foot core system: A new paradigm for understanding intrinsic foot muscle function. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 49(5), 290. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2013092690 Menz, H., Morris,… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; patients running; footwear osteoarthritis; minimal footwear ... See more keywords
Effects of running with minimal and conventional footwear in habitual and non-habitual users: a musculoskeletal simulation and statistical parametric mapping based approach
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DOI: 10.1080/19424280.2019.1683619
Abstract: Abstract The current investigation examined running biomechanics in minimal and conventional footwear in two groups of runners who either ran habitually in minimal footwear (habitual minimal footwear users) or habitually in conventional footwear (non-habitual minimal… read more here.
Keywords: minimal footwear; minimal conventional; conventional footwear; habitual minimal ... See more keywords
Stepping Back to Minimal Footwear: Applications across the Lifespan.
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DOI: 10.1249/jes.0000000000000263
Abstract: ABSTRACT Minimal footwear has existed for tens of thousands of years and was originally designed to protect the sole of the foot. Over the past 50 years, most footwear has become increasingly more cushioned and… read more here.
Keywords: applications across; stepping back; back minimal; footwear ... See more keywords