Footwear's Impact on Athletic Performance and Injury Risk
Locomotor movements are governed by the interaction between the foot and the ground. Consequently, what an individual has on their feet affects movement. By influencing the interaction between the foot and the ground, athletic footwear attempts to do one of two things: improve performance or…
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Locomotor movements are governed by the interaction between the foot and the ground. Consequently, what an individual has on their feet affects movement. By influencing the interaction between the foot and the ground, athletic footwear attempts to do one of two things: improve performance or reduce risk for injury. There are several features of footwear that function to accomplish these goals. The purpose of this article is to summarize some footwear features and describe their influence on athletic performance and injury risk to provide practical information needed to make an informed decision when choosing footwear.
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