Midsole thickness affects running patterns in habitual rearfoot strikers during a sustained run.

@article{Tenbroek2014MidsoleTA,
  title={Midsole thickness affects running patterns in habitual rearfoot strikers during a sustained run.},
  author={Trampas Tenbroek and Pedro A Rodrigues and Edward C. Frederick and Joseph Hamill},
  journal={Journal of applied biomechanics},
  year={2014},
  volume={30 4},
  pages={
          521-8
        }
}
The purpose of this study was to: (1) investigate how kinematic patterns are adjusted while running in footwear with THIN, MEDIUM, and THICK midsole thicknesses and (2) determine if these patterns are adjusted over time during a sustained run in footwear of different thicknesses. Ten male heel-toe runners performed treadmill runs in specially constructed footwear (THIN, MEDIUM, and THICK midsoles) on separate days. Standard lower extremity kinematics and acceleration at the tibia and head were… 
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