Biomechanical and physiological comparison of barefoot and two shod conditions in experienced barefoot runners.
@article{Squadrone2009BiomechanicalAP, title={Biomechanical and physiological comparison of barefoot and two shod conditions in experienced barefoot runners.}, author={Roberto Squadrone and Claudio Gallozzi}, journal={The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness}, year={2009}, volume={49 1}, pages={ 6-13 } }
AIM
The first aim of this study was to assess how changes in the mechanical characteristics of the foot/shoe-ground interface affect spatio-temporal variables, ground pressure distribution, sagittal plane kinematics, and running economy in 8 experienced barefoot runners. The second aim was to assess if a special lightweight shoe (Vibram Fivefingers) was effective in mimic the experience of barefoot running.
METHODS
By using an instrumented treadmill, barefoot running, running with the…
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