New research suggests that the speed at which you run impacts just how much stress you’re putting on your knees. According to a new study published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, you can actually put less stress on your knee by running faster. To test their hypothesis, researchers asked a group […]
Barefoot Running Leads to Better Running Times (& More Injuries)
Earlier this week at the American College of Sports Medicine 59th Annual Meeting, researchers reported that runners run faster using the barefoot running style. One study showed that runners who started running barefoot improved their one mile time by 20 seconds. But runners who transition into the barefoot style are also at risk of injuring […]
New Study Finds Forefoot Running Can Help Alleviate CECS & Leg Pain
Recent research has shown that forefoot running alleviate pain associated with CECS (Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome). The study tested the running patterns of ten people who suffered from CECS. Each person struck with their hindfoot and each reported pain in their legs that got worse while running. As the patients trained to change their gait […]