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#84 - Effect of shoes and gait on running injuries with Professor Irene Davis

Inside Exercise

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Rethinking Running Mechanics

This chapter examines the ongoing debate between heel striking and forefoot striking among runners, highlighting a study on the impact of retraining running mechanics to reduce injuries. It emphasizes the importance of starting proper running techniques in childhood and explores how shoe design influences injury rates. Additionally, the chapter provides insights into injury prevention strategies, the biomechanics of running, and different approaches to recovery.

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