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What Studies Reveal About Torsional Stiffness And Injury Risk In Athletes

05/29/2019

Bruce Williams DPM

In the last couple of blogs, we have talked about the mechanics of shoes. More recently, I have discussed shoe flexion and heel counter stiffness in relation to their ability to control or alter foot mechanics, and whether they have any...

In the last couple of blogs, we...

05/29/2019

Podiatry Today

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Point-Counterpoint: Does Pronation Control Matter in Athletic Shoes?

05/23/2019

By Kristine Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS; and Jamie Mieras, DPM, AACFAS

By Kristine Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS; and...

Yes. While more research is necessary, this author says the current literature suggests the advent of pronation control technologies and modifications may offer biomechanical benefits and improved athletic performance.

Yes. While more research is...

05/23/2019

Podiatry Today