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Jan2
Bare Foot Running
Filed under: techniques;6 CommentsIt’s seems like plantar fasciitis, Iliotibial syndrome, knee problems, shin splints are becoming an epidemic in America. One of my female clients has a major plantar fasciitis case and she told me she observed that most people were being treated for the same condition at her Physical Therapist office because of the same condition. Why is it that the more “advanced” running shoes we wear, the more injuries are reported in America? and Why the Tarahumaras, a mexican indian tribe or other native groups in Africa, South America, Australia among others who run pretty much barefoot don’t seem to have the same kind of injuries that Americans do? I will refer you to a very interesting website where you can find more information about it.
http://www.watzzupsport.com/topics/barefoot-running/
6 responses to “Bare Foot Running”
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hmmm cool
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adrianagisela January 19th, 2010 at 20:06
I know it is a cool information, but I’d like more content on your comment. Thanks for stopping by.
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I am proof that when the shoes go away, so do the injuries! I will never buy another pair of running shoes again!!!! Can’t wait for our run tomorrow!
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it makes sense in terms of where the foot strikes first – instead of the heel taking all the shock!
can you run this way with shoes on – rather than barefoot – brrrrr – cold!!! and ouch!!! or ick….what did I just step on! -
Scott Howland February 24th, 2010 at 20:07
You picked a great topic to discuss,,,There are 33 joints and about 20 muscles just in the foot
! Each muscle and joint requires purpose to help you maintain balance and coordination. The more we engineer ourselves away from mother nature(artificial support) the less chance we have at functioning at optimum performance..Dancers,martial artist,gymnast and yogi es are great examples of some of the many how train barefooted..Great book to read about the Tarahumaras is “Born to run”! You rock Adriana!!!
ale January 3rd, 2010 at 00:23