It used to be common practice for a running shoe store salesperson to look at the bottom of the customer’s shoes before recommending what to buy next. They’d assess how worn out the tread pattern ...

Are runners less injury-prone trekking barefoot than in pricey running shoes? Maybe, according to a new literature review. Advances in running shoe technology in the last 40 years have not reduced ...

Researchers have developed a concise approach to understanding the mechanics of human running. The research has immediate application for running performance, injury prevention, rehab and the ...

Background Coactivation of the hamstrings and quadriceps has been identified as the most effective stabilising pattern of the knee. The risk of knee injury is increased in landing compared to running ...