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- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
The trend for barefoot running could lead to injuries in some runners, a small study suggests.
The way you run is more important than whether you wear running shoes or not, say scientists in Taiwan.
The rationale behind barefoot running is to move in a more natural way, with the front of the foot hitting the ground first.
But not all runners manage to adopt this style, putting added strain on muscles, scientific data suggests.
Claims that human feet are naturally designed to run bare on the ground, not in modern cushioned running shoes, have led to many runners trying out barefoot running.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22528387
Not a good idea if you have diabetes either! 😱
The way you run is more important than whether you wear running shoes or not, say scientists in Taiwan.
The rationale behind barefoot running is to move in a more natural way, with the front of the foot hitting the ground first.
But not all runners manage to adopt this style, putting added strain on muscles, scientific data suggests.
Claims that human feet are naturally designed to run bare on the ground, not in modern cushioned running shoes, have led to many runners trying out barefoot running.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22528387
Not a good idea if you have diabetes either! 😱
