This review aimed to synthesise the methods for assessing and reporting footwear
characteristics among studies evaluating the effect of footwear on running biomechanics …

During walking, the foot is in direct contact with the insole of the footwear, and it affects the
biomechanics of the whole human body. The aim of this study was to compare the plantar …

Patellofemoral joint (PFJ) pain syndrome is a commonly reported form of pain in female
runners and military personnel. Increased PFJ stress may be a contributing factor. Few …

Purpose: Sports surface is one of the known external factors affecting running performance
and injury. To date, we have found no study that examined the lower extremity stiffness in …

A sedentary lifestyle, characterised by a lack of physical activity, negatively influences Body
Mass Index (BMI). BMI may be related to the prevalence of flat feet. This study aims to …

Background: At present, most runners use conventional sports shoes to protect and absorb
the impacts that may cause overloading of the feet and joints. On the other hand, some …

Running is a common fitness activity that is associated with a high incidence of overuse
injuries, including metatarsal stress fractures. One contributor to stress injury is repetitive …

Hardlopers gebruiken conventionele hardloopschoenen om zich te beschermen tegen te
grote schokken die kunnen leiden tot blessures in de voet en de gewrichten. Er zijn ook …