The effect of strike pattern on the cushioning capacity of technical midsole systems

Tsouknidas, Alexander; Tzovla, Katerina; Karatsis, Evangelos; Papagiannaki, Maria; Arabatzi, Fotini; Maropoulos, Stergios

doi:10.1080/19424280.2019.1606298

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“…As a result, footwear is often tuned to specific runner characteristics, as studies have shown that they are optimized both for a specific gait type [e.g., heal strike (Tsouknidas et al, 2019)] as well as narrow body weight ranges (Tsouknidas et al, 2017). Experts across disciplines from biomechanics to medicine (Lieberman et al, 2010;Almeida et al, 2015), agree that running mechanics are altered in myriad more ways, depending among others on running speed, terrain and anthropometric data (height and weight), to joint stiffness and cushioning system employed (Nigg et al, 2003).…”

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Running-Related Injury From an Engineering, Medical and Sport Science Perspective

Papagiannaki

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Maropoulos

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Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol.

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Etiologic factors associated to running injuries are reviewed, with an emphasis on the transient shock waves experienced during foot strike. In these terms, impact mechanics are analyzed from both, a biomechanical and medical standpoint and evaluated with respect injury etiology, precursors and morbidity. The complex interaction of runner specific characteristics on the employed footwear system are examined, providing insight into footwear selection that could act as a preventive measure against non-acute trauma incidence. In conclusion, and despite the vast literature on running-related injuryrisks, only few records could be identified to consider the effect of shoe cushioning and anthropometric data on injury prevalence. Based on this literature, we would stress the importance of such considerations in future studies aspiring to provide insight into running related injury etiology and prevention.

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