wk 9- footwear

Question 2

what makes up a minimalistic shoe

Answer 2

low heel to toe drop
high flexibility
low stack height
low weight
no motion control or stability

Question 3

softer midsoles do what

Answer 3

increase GRF but theres no evidence this is linked to injury

Question 4

is in shoe pronation linked to injury

Answer 4

no

Question 5

midsole geometry is more important than hardness true or false

Answer 5

true

Question 6

if barefoot running

Answer 6

more likely to strike midfoot or forefoot
more stress on calves

Question 7

blisters are caused by

Answer 7

shear forces

Question 8

how to prevent blisters

Answer 8

1. reduce amount of shear disortions exposed to
2. increase skin resilience to shear distortions
3. reduce magnitude of shear through reduced friction, pressure and bony excursion

Question 9

how can u reduce magnitude of shear

Answer 9

reduce friction - lubricants, powder, double socks, moisture management

reduce pressure- cushioned insoles, gel pads, lacing techniques, donut pads

reduce bony excursions- stretches, custom orthotics

spread shear load- taping, moleskin

shear absorbing materials- spenco poron