Step into stronger strides

🦶💪 Step into stronger strides! 

A recent study highlighted the benefits of an 8-week foot-strengthening program for recreational runners.

🌟 Key Benefits:

1️⃣ Lower Risk of Injuries: Runners who followed a foot core strengthening program had a 2.42x lower injury rate compared to those who didn't.

2️⃣ Improved Foot Function: Foot exercises can increase the volume of intrinsic foot muscles. This can improve how the foot absorbs impact, propels the body & supports the arch

⚠️ Study Limitations:

While the results are promising, it's important to note:

🔍 No differentiation between RRI types; foot strengthening may prevent certain injuries more effectively.

🔍 Self-reported injury data may introduce bias.

🔍 Toe flexion strength gains were not statistically significant compared to controls, possibly due to measurement methods. However, intrinsic foot muscle volume and vertical propulsive impulse improved significantly.

📢 Takeaway: Adding foot strength exercises to your routine could be a game-changer for injury prevention!

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📚Reference

• Taddei, U. T., et al. (2020). "Foot Core Training to Prevent Running-Related Injuries: A Survival Analysis of a Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial." Am J Sports Med 48(14): 3610-3619.