Citation

Shapira J, Keren Y, Rinott N, Berkovich Y. Harefuah 2018; 157(2): 99-103.

Affiliation

Orthopedic Section, Rambam Medical Center.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Israel Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

29484865

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: We are now standing four decades after the 'running revolution' which occurred during the 70's of the previous century. Despite the developments that have occurred in medicine and the large budgets invested in the development of the sport's equipment, the runner's morbidity has not changed. In this article, we would like to review the changes in running that occurred throughout the years, as well as the common risk factors for running injuries. Furthermore, we would like to examine the scientific point of view regarding running shoes and running technique as risk factors for running injuries. A new trend, the "minimalist running", characterized by a unique technique and rigid shod might be the "game changer" in diminishing the injury rates in runners. Note, that minimalist running is not yet a common technique and thus, we might encounter a new set of injuries which we still have to evaluate.

Language: he