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 …

Running-related musculoskeletal injuries among US military recruits negatively impact
military readiness. Low aerobic fitness, prior injury, and weekly running distance are known …

Covering every aspect of the process, this book introduces the design, development,
manufacturing, and marketing of footwear. It also presents a comprehensive discussion of …

The purpose of this study was to describe kinematic changes that occur during an actual
marathon. We hypothesized that (1) certain running kinematic measures would change …

This study investigated the effects of preventative ankle taping on planned change-of-
direction and reactive agility performance and peak ankle muscle activity in basketballers …

Running Mechanics and Gait Analysis With Online Video is the premier resource dedicated
to running mechanics and injury prevention. Running continues to be one of the most …

Barefoot running has been proposed to reduce vertical loading rates, which is a risk factor of
running injuries. Most of the previous studies evaluated runners on level surfaces. This study …

Background: External devices are used to manage musculoskeletal pathologies by altering
loading of the foot, which could result in altered muscle activity that could have therapeutic …

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a standard flexible shoe and a
stability running shoe on lower limb muscle activity during walking. Twenty-eight young …

BACKGROUND: Gender-specific neuromuscular activity for the ankle (eg, peroneal muscle)
is currently not known. This knowledge may contribute to the understanding of overuse …