Is Barefoot Running Better for Hips?

Is Barefoot Running Better for Your Hips?

18/03/2024 Bretta Riches 7

When compared to thick cushioned running shoes, barefoot running was found to engage widespread mechanical improvements that did a better job at reducing net impact loads and mechanical demands on the hips that accounted for stark reductions in hip pain.

Minimalist Running Shoes vs Traditional

Are Minimalist Shoes Good for Your Feet?

26/06/2020 Bretta Riches 2

Minimalist running shoes prevent injury by encouraging mechanical engagements, such as increased arch mobility and compression, which makes the foot better at holding your stride mechanics more stable and prevents increases in impacts from spreading out onto the rest of the leg!

Minimalist Running Shoes vs Traditional

Are Minimalist Shoes Bad for Your Feet?

22/06/2020 Bretta Riches 1

One of the many functional assets of minimalist running shoes is a wide toe-box because it enables the toes to spread, flex, bend, extend and relax which is incredibly effective in improving both static and dynamic balance, but also helps disperse the little shock that’s produced in forefoot running as compared with narrow running shoes.

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