I agree there is no one “fix-all” shoe or philosophy for running injuries. My approach to treating running injuries goes way beyond shoes. In fact, I like to
A recent study published in the June edition of Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics examined the effects of heavy cushioned heel running shoes on competitive track athletes. They compared
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
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
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
Dr. Mark’s Weekly Tip: Elastic Recoil Is Like Saving Money in The Bank Originally posted at: http://naturalrunningcenter.com/2012/11/13/dr-marks-weekly-tip-elastic-recoil-saving-money-bank/ Posted on 13 November 2012 Elastic recoil leads to a more
Great read below on the misconceptions of minimalist shoes by Jim Hixson of the Feet for Life Motion Center (http://www.motioncenterstl.com/) by Jim Hixson. 1. There is no correct way
Below is an article that I wrote for Vibram USA’s education program over a year ago demonstrating the changes and benefits we are seeing from wearing minimalist shoes.
by Nicholas A Campitelli DPM FACFAS Originally appeared in Podiatry Today. http://www.podiatrytoday.com/blogged/questioning-our-reliance-motion-control-running-shoes I recently lectured at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine on New Paradigms in
Excerpt from New Book of Running Quotes: “1,001 Pearls of Runners’ Wisdom: Advice and Inspiration for the Open Road” I admit that the past few months have been
Foot Pain Secondary to the “Minimalist” Running Shoe Transition by Dr. Nicholas A Campitelli – Podiatric Medicine and Surgery We commonly hear the complaint of pain to the top
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://www.stack.com/2012/01/06/minimalist-shoes-a-beginners-guide/ The barefoot training fad has hit the strength world and manifested itself in minimalist running shoes. What’s the truth behind the hype? Is harking back to our
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