September 2017 PMID 28916956

Transitioning to Minimal Footwear: a Systematic Review of Methods and Future Clinical Recommendations.

Joe P Warne, Allison H Gruber

Mentions

51
Peak: 2 in Apr 2020
across 4 sources since Apr 2020

Extended reach

56,836
potential audience

Total likes

59

Video views

966

Mentions per month

Apr 2020 – Feb 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News33 articles
  • Facebook8 posts
  • X / Twitter7 posts
  • YouTube3 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone presents a balanced view, with posts like 'minimalist shoes could allow for greater compliance & act as an adjunct to strengthening exercises' showing cautious optimism, while others point out studies that find no significant injury differences, reflecting a thoughtful engagement with the research. The language varies from supportive to skeptical, demonstrating moderate influence and interest in the topic’s practical relevance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments acknowledge the review’s findings, either supporting skepticism or nuanced perspectives on minimalist footwear's benefits and risks.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show moderate curiosity, touching on injury prevention, biomechanics, and clinical implications without deep technical dive.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference literature and expert opinions, indicating a meaningful level of engagement but not exhaustive exploration.

ImpactModerate impact

The exchanges highlight the ongoing debate and potential influence on footwear choices and clinical practices, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based guidance.

Abstract in brief

  • The review examines how athletes transition to minimalist footwear, highlighting that most studies follow a structured approach with increasing exposure but show limited evidence of benefits like improved running economy or muscle development, and an inconclusive link to injury prevention.
  • Only a small number of studies incorporated injury prevention exercises or gait retraining, and the overall evidence regarding injury risk during transition is mixed, suggesting that more research is needed to establish safe guidelines.
  • The authors propose clinical recommendations and future research directions based on their findings, aiming to standardize how runners should transition to minimalist shoes and improve injury prevention strategies.]

Top posts

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Nick Tiller, Ph.D.
@NBTiller · X

Using FEAR to sell fitness, #2: @VIVOBAREFOOT This, despite 2 reviews of literature showing no difference in injury rates between barefoot & regular shoes, and no effect on running economy/muscle development. #running #barefoot -https://t.co/8p1f7rDolE -https://t.co/1ywjxQIerd https://t.co/Jaqfvnxcmn

Mar 13, 2022 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 10,652 followers View post →
Kim Hébert-Losier
@KimHebertLosier · X

Open access @IUBiomechanics and @JoeWarne1 : https://t.co/1E1Q2mSEHd

Apr 29, 2020 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 1,352 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

@PeterAttiaMD @IreneSDavis Re: #minimalist #shoes & #injury

Sep 14, 2020 · 41,760 followers View post →
Jen Xu
@jenxu_atc · X

@Flawless_Physio @tomgoom Hi Tom, I see your point! However, minimalist shoes could allow for greater compliance & act as an adjunct to strengthening exercises. Transitioning into the shoes should be slow & exercises are recommended - https://t.co/rJ8RleRAHt

May 5, 2023 · 1,364 followers View post →
Maximilien Lapierriere
@max_kinesport · X

RT @KimHebertLosier: Open access @IUBiomechanics and @JoeWarne1 : https://t.co/1E1Q2mSEHd

Apr 30, 2020 · 2 shares · 427 followers View post →
Skeptic
@Skeptic_Wonder · X

RT @NBTiller: Using FEAR to sell fitness, #2: @VIVOBAREFOOT This, despite 2 reviews of literature showing no difference in injury rates be…

Mar 13, 2022 · 2 shares · 182 followers View post →

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Jen Xu
@jenxu_atc · X

@Flawless_Physio @tomgoom Hi Tom, I see your point! However, minimalist shoes could allow for greater compliance & act as an adjunct to strengthening exercises. Transitioning into the shoes should be slow & exercises are recommended - https://t.co/rJ8RleRAHt

May 5, 2023 · 1,364 followers View post →
AKSHAY
@Danaveni_Akshay · X

RT @NBTiller: Using FEAR to sell fitness, #2: @VIVOBAREFOOT This, despite 2 reviews of literature showing no difference in injury rates be…

Apr 28, 2022 · 2 shares · 114 followers View post →
Skeptic
@Skeptic_Wonder · X

RT @NBTiller: Using FEAR to sell fitness, #2: @VIVOBAREFOOT This, despite 2 reviews of literature showing no difference in injury rates be…

Mar 13, 2022 · 2 shares · 182 followers View post →
Nick Tiller, Ph.D.
@NBTiller · X

Using FEAR to sell fitness, #2: @VIVOBAREFOOT This, despite 2 reviews of literature showing no difference in injury rates between barefoot & regular shoes, and no effect on running economy/muscle development. #running #barefoot -https://t.co/8p1f7rDolE -https://t.co/1ywjxQIerd https://t.co/Jaqfvnxcmn

Mar 13, 2022 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 10,652 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

@PeterAttiaMD @IreneSDavis Re: #minimalist #shoes & #injury

Sep 14, 2020 · 41,760 followers View post →
Maximilien Lapierriere
@max_kinesport · X

RT @KimHebertLosier: Open access @IUBiomechanics and @JoeWarne1 : https://t.co/1E1Q2mSEHd

Apr 30, 2020 · 2 shares · 427 followers View post →
Kim Hébert-Losier
@KimHebertLosier · X

Open access @IUBiomechanics and @JoeWarne1 : https://t.co/1E1Q2mSEHd

Apr 29, 2020 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 1,352 followers View post →