The re-emergence of the minimal running shoe

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Volumn 44, Issue 10, 2014, Pages 775-784

  Davis, Irene S ^a,b  

^a HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL   (United States)

^b Spaulding National Running Center ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Biomechanics; Footwear; Running injuries; Transitioning

Indexed keywords

ATHLETIC INJURIES; BIOMECHANICS; EQUIPMENT DESIGN; FOOT; HISTORY; HUMAN; INJURIES; PHYSIOLOGY; RUNNING; SHOE;

ATHLETIC INJURIES; BIOMECHANICAL PHENOMENA; EQUIPMENT DESIGN; FOOT; HISTORY, 19TH CENTURY; HISTORY, 20TH CENTURY; HISTORY, 21ST CENTURY; HISTORY, ANCIENT; HUMANS; RUNNING; SHOES;

EID: 84907695588     PISSN: 01906011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2014.5521     Document Type: Review

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