Lower-limb dynamics and clinical outcomes for habitually shod runners who transition to barefoot running

Recent investigations have revealed lower vertical loading rates and knee energy absorption amongst experienced barefoot runners relative to those who rear-foot strike (RFS). Although this has led to an adoption of barefoot running amongst many recreational shoe runners, recent investigations indicate that the experienced barefoot pattern is not immediately realized. Accordingly, we examined lower-extremity dynamics and clinical outcomes for 26 RFS shod runners who performed an 8–10 week trans