The impact of hard versus soft soled runners on the spatio-temporal measures of gait in young children and a comparison to barefoot walking
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DOI: 10.1080/19424280.2019.1606104
Abstract: There is increasing interest in shoe sole softness in children’s footwear. Industry and health professionals have limited evidence to guide their recommendations on footwear for young children. Older children have demonstrated increased stride and step… read more here.
Keywords: versus soft; hard versus; barefoot; impact hard ... See more keywords
Soft soled footwear has limited impact on toddler gait
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0251175
Abstract: The development of walking in young toddlers is an important motor milestone. Walking patterns can differ widely amongst toddlers, and are characterised by unique biomechanical strategies. This makes comparisons between newly walking toddler’s and older… read more here.
Keywords: soled footwear; newly walking; toddler; knee flexion ... See more keywords