Recently I was asked to be part of a point/counterpoint discussion regarding minimalist shoes to be features in the Podiatry Today periodical. While preparing the literature to defend
As reported on WPTZ. Joseph Michael Liu Kai-Tsu Roqueni embarks on run from Montreal to Argentina BURLINGTON, Vt. —On July 2nd, Joseph Michael Liu Kai-Tsu Roqueni began his
A new study published by The Journal of Applied Physiology is again being touted as a negative study in the media. Specifically the New York Times Well Blog
See my latest interview for Men’s Health which discusses how to safely transition your running style. We help to clarify the myths of injury associated with minimalist
For those not familiar with Dan Lieberman, he is a Harvard professor who wrote the popular article for the scientific periodical Nature discussing the benefits of barefoot running.
Check out Dr. Stephen Gangemi’s thoughts on orthotics! Originally posted on http://naturalrunningcenter.com/2013/04/29/sock-docs-view-orthotics/ Sock Doc’s View on orthotics: Don’t leave home wearing them. By. Dr. Stephen Gangemi It’s been
The first issue of the Natural Born Runner Magazine out of the UK is hitting the shelves this month. This is the first magazine dedicated to natural/minimalist/barefoot running.
Below is an article from World Magazine where myself Dr. Mark Cuccuzzella, MD were interviewed by Caroline Leal. Great read! Footloose and shoe free Originally appeared at http://www.worldmag.com/2013/04/footloose_and_shoe_free
Below is an article I wrote for Vibram USA several years ago to help early adopters transition to running in FiveFingers. (A more advanced and detailed approach to
I figured this is a good time to repost my article written for the periodical Podiatry Today as it appears that our story hungry media journalists can not
The media is continuing publish their responses to a recent study that was published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. The headlines are very persuasive in the
Yesterday I received a question on twitter – @runnerdoctor question: assuming a good forefoot strike achieved, is padding still necessary in the shoe? This is a difficult question
The article below was written by Amby Burfoot from Runners World and discusses a new study published that shows not all habitually barefoot runners land with a forefoot
The majority of our society thinks that we must support our arches to improve foot function or reduce pain. Daily in my practice I have patients tell me
The study titled Footstrike patterns among novice runners wearing a conventional, neutral running shoe was published in Gait and Posture and can be read by clicking below. Footstrike
An article published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports (Peer Reviewed) titled Four-week habituation to simulated barefoot running improves running economy when compared with
I am very excited to announce that my interactive textbook is now available on the iPad through the iBookstore. This is a great tool for anyone who wants
Article originally appeared at: http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/local_news/hear_me_out/hear-me-out-barefoot-running-vs-running-shoes-which-is-better PHOENIX – Each Sunday, ABC15.com debuts an Arizona issue – along with two opposing sides on the topic. Don’t worry, you always have
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 Barefoot runner visits Eagle on Saturday by Derek Franz dfranz@eaglevalleyenterprise.com Rae Heim, 18, has been running barefoot across the country since April 1, when
By DR. DALE BUCHBERGER Originally appeared at http://auburnpub.com/columnists/dale_buchberger/the-good-and-bad-of-barefoot-running-and-minimalist-footwear/article_8ff74449-988d-5345-8eb0-d8c80e563a93.html The topic of barefoot running is one that will draw mixed opinions not only from health care professionals, but also
Below is the article that Podiatry Today had featured as an exclusive article to discuss the common concerns of running barefoot. The article had generated a lot of
The lost secret of running. NY Times November 2011 This New York Times video, The Lost Secret of Running, narrated by Christopher McDougall, author of the popular book
These two studies measured the “pre-study” foot strength and took MRI’s to measure the girth of the foot muscles. Then, they had half the group train in Nike
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=19217 Quick tips and a range of shoe options By Brian Metzler As featured in the April 2010 issue of Running Times Magazine 1) GET NEW SHOES To
The debate continues amongst medical professionals, podiatrists, runners, and the media as to “should we be running with supportive shoes with motion control?” For years the norm has
