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  1. Bobba Booey
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    Do running shoes weaken muscles?

    They would probably say that the minimalist group got strongerest.
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Dec 14, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  2. Bobba Booey
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    There is no barefoot running debate

    It was amusing to read Dr. Romanov's response to the conclusion of less efficiency, see here. He makes the statement, "Do we really need to be so...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, May 16, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. Bobba Booey
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    There is no barefoot running debate

    Another one to check out: Effect of a global alteration of running technique on kinematics and economy Dallam GM, Wilber RL, Jadelis K, Fletcher...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, May 14, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. Bobba Booey
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    Vibram Five Fingers facing class action over health claims

    Thanks for the response Craig. I agree that the statement is nowhere near as outlandish as the statements from the minimalist companies. Most of...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Apr 18, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. Bobba Booey
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    Vibram Five Fingers facing class action over health claims

    Isn't Nike saying the same thing about their Shox cushioning? Shouldn't they be held to the same standard as any other manufacturer that claims...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Apr 18, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. Bobba Booey
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    Vibram Five Fingers facing class action over health claims

    I was browsing the Nike website and noticed the following statement about their Shox cushioning: A revolution in cushioning and impact...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Apr 18, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. Bobba Booey
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    Foot Strike and Injury Rates in Endurance Runners: a retrospective study

    Here's another claiming this study proves barefoot is better. It's Official Barefoot is Best In an email from Vivobarefoot, they said the...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. Bobba Booey
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    Runner's World Shoe Advisor

    Runner's World has come out with a shoe advisor to help people decide what kind of shoe to choose. It's an online tool that asks some basic...
    Thread by: Bobba Booey, Jan 11, 2012, 25 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  9. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot walking initial contact variations

    Kevin, I think the study you were referring to is The Influence of Foot Posture on the Cost of Transport in Humans Another barefoot walking...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Dec 15, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  10. Bobba Booey
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    Blade runner (Oscar Pistorius)

    I don't disagree, I was just being silly. :D I think those cheetahs give him a huge advantage.
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  11. Bobba Booey
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    Blade runner (Oscar Pistorius)

    But if he did that then he wouldn't be able to compete at that level and that would mean the CAS ruling was wrong.
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. Bobba Booey
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    Use of Video Gait Analysis in Running Shoe Stores

    Is it possible that he is just doing too much too soon? His longest previous run was only 9 miles. Did he build a solid base foundation of miles...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Feb 7, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    It's nice to see the mood much more light-hearted in this thread, maybe it's because of the holidays. :santa2: I saw this video and thought it...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Dec 28, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    You are correct sir. I do remember reading that this site is for health professionals and not a place for people to seek treatment. I violated...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  15. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Dr. Spooner, I apologize if I did something wrong by asking those questions of Dr. Kirby. I have no medical training, so the only thing I have to...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  16. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    I apologize Dr. Spooner. I didn't mean to give the impression that I was formally diagnosing myself. I thought I was stating what I was feeling,...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Dr. Kirby, what kind of things do you look for during that screening? Are you looking to help people with pain? I generally don't have any pain...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  18. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    I know they were old achievements, but I still respect and admire them. I completely agree that we love the greats in any sport and aspire to...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  19. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Dr. Kirby, I am far from a barefoot zealot but I feel like this kind of statement is very elitist. I know you are a very fast runner and I can...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  20. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Don't kick me while I'm down. :D I only speak for myself, but yes I am kicking myself for falling for the hype and spending so much on these...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    I think they make a distinction between a reduced shoe and a minimalist shoe because there is a small difference between the two. The reduced...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    I think the difference is that racing flats are closer to a conventional shoe and minimalist shoes only offer protection for the sole of the foot,...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  23. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Craig, I had a chance to read the full text of the Robbin's study and I see what you mean about the misuse, misrepresentation and misquoting of...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Aug 12, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  24. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    I think there are many possibilities of a change in efficiency when gait kinematic are changed. They may be an increase in efficiency, but there...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Aug 11, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  25. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Thank you very much Ian, I appreciate it. I'm not doubting Craig but I also don't want to make the same mistake as some in "church of barefoot...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Aug 11, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  26. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Craig, thank you for confirming what I suspected on the Robbin's paper. It seems like in this case Warburton is not just misrepresenting the...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Aug 11, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  27. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    It looks like it was an actual study and I can see the abstract at PubMed.gov. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2883551 Whether the study...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Aug 11, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  28. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Thanks for the links DaVinci. That website really shows specific examples of how the research has been misinterpreted. I am surprised that some...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Aug 11, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  29. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Heelstriking does not mean heel pounding. You can heelstrike and have a soft smooth landing. The wear on the bottom of you shoe is a good...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Aug 11, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  30. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    I disagree that the running gait used while barefoot is the most efficient footstrike pattern for endurance events. Most people use a forefoot or...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Aug 10, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  31. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    I agree that the change is gait pattern could be an explanation of a reduction in injuries and have nothing to do with shoes or barefoot. I...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Aug 10, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  32. Bobba Booey
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    "Top of Foot Pain" from Barefoot Running

    What is the optimum heel height differential?
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Aug 10, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  33. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Thanks for the links Craig. I'll be sure to read through those. I'm currently working my way through the overpronation thread, which is also...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Aug 10, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  34. Bobba Booey
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    I finally made it to the end of the thread. Wow! It took me a few days to get through but it was quite an interesting read. I don't remember...
    Post by: Bobba Booey, Aug 9, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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