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Inside Exercise

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

Jul 2, 2024
Dr Bryan Heiderscheit, an expert on running injuries, discusses the benefits of increasing stride rate to reduce overstriding and running injuries. He emphasizes the importance of gradual changes and the impact of foot strike patterns on different injuries. The podcast also covers gait retraining, forefoot vs heel landing, and the role of cushioned shoes. Overall, a fascinating conversation on gait modifications and injury prevention in running.
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Quick takeaways

  • Gait retraining can alleviate over striding issues and reduce running injuries.
  • Shoe style may not significantly impact injury prevention, emphasizing gradual changes and proper training.

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Running Injuries and Gait Retraining

Running injuries were discussed by Professor Brian Heiderscheit in relation to over striding and gait retraining. Over striding was highlighted as a leading cause of running injuries, impacting how individuals land and subsequently leading to the recommendation of gait retraining to alleviate such issues. The importance of comparing and contrasting different expert opinions on running injuries, such as those of Irene Davis and Rasmus Ostergo Nielsen, was emphasized.

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