Minimalist versus conventional running shoes : effects on lower limb injury incidence, pain and muscle function experienced distance runners

Includes abstract. === Includes bibliographical references. === The aim of this randomised clinical trial over 12 weeks was to determine if the gradual transition (accompanied by calf muscle training), from conventional to minimalist running shoes 1) increased the risk of lower limb pain or injury a...

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Main Author: Marshall, Charlene
Other Authors: Burgess, Theresa
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3019