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#86 - Can changing gait reduce running injuries with Professor Bryan Heiderscheit

Inside Exercise

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The Impact of Loading Rate on Running Mechanics and Injury Risk

The chapter explores the significance of loading rate in running mechanics and its relation to injury risk. It presents contrasting views on whether loading rate plays a crucial role in predicting injuries, emphasizing the importance of individual mechanics and gait modification for injured runners. The conversation also covers topics such as the impact of experience on running efficiency, the effectiveness of gait retraining in injury prevention, and the questionable benefits of motion control shoes for excessive pronation.

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