Barefoot vs. shod running: It’s a dead heat
Concepts such as shoe cushioning and foot pronation have failed to reduce running injuries, Nigg argues. Instead, he advances the “comfort filter paradigm” when you choose a shoe that feels comfortable, you are selecting one that allows your foot to move along its preferred path. This “automatically reduces injury risk.”
Study finds no statistical evidence on the relative health risks or benefits of going shoeless
Source: Barefoot vs. shod running: It’s a dead heat
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Dr. Nick Campitelli
Dr. Campitelli is a podiatrist in Akron, OH specializing in foot and ankle surgery with an interest and enthusiasm for running as well as helping runners with injuries. For the past several years he has been treating running injuries in patients by fixing their form and transitioning them to minimalist shoes. Having treated runners with all types of injuries through conservative measures with orthotics and shoe gear changes to reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Campitelli has brought what works best and is most current to his practice as well as the Akron and Cleveland running communities.