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Minimalist running shoes are popular, but a sudden switch may cause injuries. Gradual transition to minimalist footwear is recommended to prevent potential running injuries.

Area of Science:

Podiatric medicine
Sports medicine
Biomechanics

Background:

Minimalist running shoes are gaining popularity, with major brands offering various designs.
Concerns exist regarding potential injury risks associated with minimalist shoe designs, despite a lack of evidence for traditional shoe injury prevention.
Reports of injuries in runners using minimalist shoes are infrequent.

Observation:

This study presents three cases of running-related injuries in individuals wearing minimalist shoes.
All injured runners transitioned directly to minimalist shoes without a gradual adaptation period.

Findings:

The observed injuries occurred in runners who immediately adopted minimalist shoes.
A lack of a transition period appears to be a contributing factor in these cases.

Keywords:

Injury Minimalist shoes Running

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Using Gold-standard Gait Analysis Methods to Assess Experience Effects on Lower-limb Mechanics During Moderate High-heeled Jogging and Running

Using Gold-standard Gait Analysis Methods to Assess Experience Effects on Lower-limb Mechanics During Moderate High-heeled Jogging and Running

Published on: September 14, 2017

Implications:

A gradual transition to minimalist running shoes is recommended for all runners.
As minimalist shoe adoption increases, a rise in related injuries is anticipated.
Further research into the biomechanical effects and injury patterns associated with minimalist running is warranted.