Am J Sports Med April 2017 PMID 28129518

Body Mass and Weekly Training Distance Influence the Pain and Injuries Experienced by Runners Using Minimalist Shoes: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Joel T Fuller, Dominic Thewlis, Jonathan D Buckley, Nicholas A T Brown, Joseph Hamill, Margarita D Tsiros

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Participants explore the study's findings by referencing prior research, such as the mention of other RCTs showing mixed injury outcomes, with some posts questioning the effectiveness of minimalist shoes. The tone is analytical yet open to ongoing debate, emphasizing the significance of body weight and training distance as factors, which suggests a thoughtful engagement with the research's practical implications.

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Abstract in brief

The study found that minimalist shoes tend to cause more pain and injuries compared to conventional shoes, especially when runners increase their weekly training distance beyond 35 km.
Body mass influences injury risk, with heavier runners (above approximately 714 kg) being more likely to sustain injuries when wearing minimalist shoes.
Runners using minimalist shoes should be cautious about their weekly training distance and body weight, as these factors can increase the likelihood of pain and injury during running.

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