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The influence of the heel-to-toe drop of running shoes on injury risk in runners
April 2017
The influence of the heel-to-toe drop of running shoes on injury risk in runners
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Influence of the Heel-to-Toe Drop of Standard Cushioned Running Shoes on Injury Risk in Leisure-Time Runners: A Randomized Controlled Trial With 6-Month Follow-up
Am J Sports Med. 2016 Nov;44(11):2933-2940Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
553 leisure-time runners were randomized to three groups that differed only in the heel-to-toe drop (10mm, 6mm, or 0mm) of their running shoes. The investigators measured the risk of injury over 6 months. Overall, there were no significant differences in the primary outcome when comparing the standard 10mm drop to the 6mm and 0mm drop shoes.However, after evaluating participants according to their...
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