Reduced joint reaction and muscle forces with barefoot running. Issue 11 (8th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Hyun Kyung; Mei, Qichang; Gu, Yaodong; Mirjalili, Ali; Fernandez, Justin
• Is Part Of: Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering. Volume 24:Issue 11(2021)
• Page Start: 1263
• Page End: 1273
• Publication Date: 2021-09-08
• Subjects: Joint loading -- barefoot run -- muscle force -- musculoskeletal modelling -- mid-distance run; Biomechanics -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Biomedical engineering -- Periodicals; Biomechanics -- Periodicals; Biomedical Engineering -- methods -- Periodicals; Computing Methodologies -- Periodicals; 612.7
• DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2021.1880572
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1025-5842

Abstract

Abstract: Barefoot running has been associated with lowered joint loading, but it remains unclear whether the biomechanical benefits are evident after mid-distance running. A musculoskeletal model was adopted for estimating lower limb joint loading for barefoot ( n = 10) versus shod ( n = 10) 5 km running. The barefoot group reduced peak joint reaction force at the hip and knee, and presented muscle force reductions compared to shod controls with significant group effects and interaction effects ( p < .05). These changes were primarily group effects as time point effects were not significant. These findings should be considered when designing barefoot running shoes, running programmes, and injury prevention programmes.