A consensus definition and rating scale for minimalist shoes

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Authors

Jean-François Esculier · Running Injury Clinic

Clermont E. Dionne · Fonds de Recherche du Québec - Santé

Jean Leblond · Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation

Jean‐Sébastien Roy · Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation

Abstract

This standardised definition of minimalist shoes developed by an international panel of experts will improve future research on minimalist shoes and clinical recommendations. MI's adequate validity and reliability will allow distinguishing running shoes based on their degree of minimalism, and may help to decrease injuries related to footwear transition.

Topics & Keywords

Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies Foot and Ankle Surgery Sports injuries and prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research

Volume 8, Issue 1, pp. 42-42

DOI: 10.1186/s13047-015-0094-5

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