Br J Sports Med October 2015 PMID 26221015

Running shoes and running injuries: mythbusting and a proposal for two new paradigms: 'preferred movement path' and 'comfort filter'.

B M Nigg, J Baltich, S Hoerzer, H Enders

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Throughout the discussions, users question the scientific backing of the 'preferred movement path' and 'comfort filter' concepts, with comments like 'any studies or RCTs to back up these theories?' and critiques of pronation myths. The tone varies between curiosity and skepticism, reflecting an engaged but cautious exploration of the article's ideas.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussion shows mixed reactions; some express skepticism about the theories, while others acknowledge the relevance of comfort and movement patterns.

InterestModerate interest

Most posts demonstrate moderate interest, with some users asking for evidence and others commenting on the concepts' relevance.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively engage by questioning assumptions, referencing related research, and discussing implications, indicating thoughtful involvement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The social discussions appear to influence perceptions but do not indicate widespread changes in beliefs or practices regarding running injuries.

Abstract in brief

  • The paper examines how running injuries and shoes have evolved over the past 40 years, questioning the actual impact of sports shoes and inserts on injury rates.
  • It discusses previous research on injury mechanisms related to footwear, such as impact forces and ankle pronation, and highlights the lack of conclusive evidence linking these factors to injury risk.
  • The author proposes two new concepts — the preferred movement path and the comfort filter — suggesting that runners naturally select comfortable shoes that align with their movement patterns, potentially reducing injury risk and explaining why injury rates haven't significantly changed over time.]

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Jeff Taylor-Haas, DPT
@jefftaylorhaas · X

@tomgoom I have a real problem with the concept of pronation-related injuries. It presupposes that pronation a) is directly related to injury and b) certain injuries are more related to over pronation than others. I think this paper by @BennoNigg summarizes this https://t.co/IZBhkDuk7M

Jan 15, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 1,893 followers View post →
Stuart McMillan
@StuartMcMillan1 · X

Athletes are individual, complex systems, governed by ‘constraints’ which apply ‘boundaries’ to how they can move. And according to the ‘preferred movement path hypothesis’, athletes develop a unique, preferred — & most efficient — running technique. https://t.co/qo5CeIqeCF

Feb 21, 2022 · 7 likes · 38,079 followers View post →
Jeff Taylor-Haas, DPT
@jefftaylorhaas · X

@CraigBPayne Thanks for sharing @CraigBPayne Other than a couple cross sectional studies (https://t.co/MxTjx4kGbh) & (https://t.co/dOk3nRcY8o) do we have a lot of confidence that rearfoot eversion truly matters for RRI? Seems the data is fairly weak on this construct https://t.co/AEGIuu70Y9

Jan 11, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,893 followers View post →
Bruce Williams
@Docorange1 · X

Running shoes and running injuries: mythbusting and a proposal for two new paradigms: ‘preferred movement path’ and ‘comfort filter’https://t.co/zFoOM9uwiK https://t.co/ep8lBZuKww

Jun 1, 2019 · 1 like · 4,426 followers View post →
Evie - PGW
@OnlinePhysios · X

@Rubberbandits Another gorgeous listening experience, thanks @Rubberbandits However. On the subject of pronation: You may be accidentally perpetuating myths that footwear companies want us believe, just so we buy more shoes. https://t.co/NC0XlGGWcW P.S. but glad the shoes are helping!

Apr 7, 2021 · 1 like · 2,542 followers View post →
Running-Physio
@tomgoom · X

RT @jefftaylorhaas: @tomgoom I have a real problem with the concept of pronation-related injuries. It presupposes that pronation a) is dire…

Jan 15, 2021 · 1 share · 61,953 followers View post →

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Mark Connick
@ConnickMJ · X

@DerekGriffin86 Thanks Derek. Any evidence that comfort is a mediating variable? e.g., any studies or RCTs to back up the 'preferred movement path' and 'comfort filter' theories? https://t.co/O5c8rh9E0U

Feb 9, 2023 · 404 followers View post →
Correr Sem Lesão
@corrersemlesao · X

escolha do tênis de corrida: filtro do conforto. Esteja atentos aos nossos próximos passos (spoiler) #corrersemlesao #teniscerto #runningshoes https://t.co/ofzjoKjx52

Feb 1, 2023 · 469 followers View post →
Korey Kasper
@KoreyKasper · X

Running shoes and running injuries: mythbusting and a proposal for two new paradigms: ‘preferred movement path’ and ‘comfort filter’ | British Journal of Sports Medicine https://t.co/zSCbilTuGV

Jun 3, 2022 · 69 followers View post →
Stuart McMillan
@StuartMcMillan1 · X

Athletes are individual, complex systems, governed by ‘constraints’ which apply ‘boundaries’ to how they can move. And according to the ‘preferred movement path hypothesis’, athletes develop a unique, preferred — & most efficient — running technique. https://t.co/qo5CeIqeCF

Feb 21, 2022 · 7 likes · 38,079 followers View post →
Evie - PGW
@OnlinePhysios · X

@Rubberbandits Another gorgeous listening experience, thanks @Rubberbandits However. On the subject of pronation: You may be accidentally perpetuating myths that footwear companies want us believe, just so we buy more shoes. https://t.co/NC0XlGGWcW P.S. but glad the shoes are helping!

Apr 7, 2021 · 1 like · 2,542 followers View post →
Running-Physio
@tomgoom · X

RT @jefftaylorhaas: @tomgoom I have a real problem with the concept of pronation-related injuries. It presupposes that pronation a) is dire…

Jan 15, 2021 · 1 share · 61,953 followers View post →
Jeff Taylor-Haas, DPT
@jefftaylorhaas · X

@tomgoom I have a real problem with the concept of pronation-related injuries. It presupposes that pronation a) is directly related to injury and b) certain injuries are more related to over pronation than others. I think this paper by @BennoNigg summarizes this https://t.co/IZBhkDuk7M

Jan 15, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 1,893 followers View post →
Jeff Taylor-Haas, DPT
@jefftaylorhaas · X

@abbottPDX Link to article: https://t.co/IZBhkDuk7M

Jul 13, 2020 · 1,893 followers View post →
PT TODAY
@PtTodaygroup · X

Running shoes and injuries https://t.co/2KgIFOXlkf

Jun 18, 2020 · 179 followers View post →
Jordi van Zelst
@jordivanzelst · X

Running shoes vs injury? Two paradigms, 'the preferred movement path' and 'the comfort filter', suggest that a runner intuitively selects a comfortable product using their own comfort filter that allows them to remain in the preferred movement path https://t.co/VpfWzhNSFG

Jun 8, 2020 · 1,129 followers View post →
Jeff Taylor-Haas, DPT
@jefftaylorhaas · X

@CraigBPayne Thanks for sharing @CraigBPayne Other than a couple cross sectional studies (https://t.co/MxTjx4kGbh) & (https://t.co/dOk3nRcY8o) do we have a lot of confidence that rearfoot eversion truly matters for RRI? Seems the data is fairly weak on this construct https://t.co/AEGIuu70Y9

Jan 11, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,893 followers View post →
Bruce Williams
@Docorange1 · X

Running shoes and running injuries: mythbusting and a proposal for two new paradigms: ‘preferred movement path’ and ‘comfort filter’https://t.co/zFoOM9uwiK https://t.co/ep8lBZuKww

Jun 1, 2019 · 1 like · 4,426 followers View post →