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Proper running shoe selection and orthotic use are crucial for preventing running injuries. Understanding shoe function and fit, alongside orthotic benefits, aids sports medicine practitioners in addressing biomechanical issues.

Keywords:

Biomechanics Orthoses Running shoes

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Biomechanics
Podiatry

Background:

Running injuries often stem from intrinsic and extrinsic abnormalities.
Effective management requires addressing footwear and biomechanical factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a practical guide for selecting running shoes.
To outline the judicious use of orthoses for injury prevention.

Main Methods:

Discusses the impact of shoe components, shape, and construction on function.
Emphasizes matching shoe fit to individual foot type and size.
Explains how orthoses can modify biomechanical abnormalities.

Main Results:

Proper shoe selection and orthotic use are key to managing running injuries.
Understanding shoe mechanics is vital for sports medicine practitioners.
Tailored footwear and orthotics can improve biomechanical function.

Conclusions:

A practical approach to running shoe selection and orthotic use is presented.
This strategy aids in addressing abnormalities causing running injuries.
Optimizing footwear and orthotics can enhance running performance and reduce injury risk.