Research shows us that just wearing more minimal shoes will see a near 60% increase in toe flexor strength over 6 months but no further increases after the six month point, so does this mean the feet have reached natural, unshod, strength levels after the 60% increase? That is to say, would the 60% stronger foot of the minimal shoe wearer have the same level of toe flexor strength as a habitually unshod individual ?
Members do not see these Ads. Sign Up.
I would guess not even nearly, and here is why.
Our feet evolved to function with no shoes and so the grip/traction has to come from the foot itself during gait . This grip, the force that stops us rotating on the balls of our unshod feet during gait, comes from the toes. From straight toes moving around the MTPJ and applying force to the ground . Remove the need for this force during movement and the feet will get weaker over time.
Toes don't need to press down if recoil from the sole of stiff shoes does the job for them.
<
Overuse Injuries Associated with Mountain Biking
|
Effect of running shoe temperature on kinematics
>
<
Overuse Injuries Associated with Mountain Biking
|
Effect of running shoe temperature on kinematics
>
Loading...
- Similar Threads - Strengthening weak feet
-
- Replies:
- 1
- Views:
- 673
-
- Replies:
- 49
- Views:
- 4,809
-
- Replies:
- 2
- Views:
- 727
-
- Replies:
- 18
- Views:
- 2,548
-
- Replies:
- 2
- Views:
- 1,870
-
- Replies:
- 7
- Views:
- 2,940
-
- Replies:
- 15
- Views:
- 5,535