Gait Mechanics And Proprioceptive Adaptations From Minimalistic “Five-Finger” Shoe Use

Authors

Holly N. Remmenga, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
M. L. McGrath
Sara A. Myers, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Neal Grandgenett, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
T. L. Grindstaff

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2014

Journal Title

Journal of Athletic Training

Volume

49

Issue

Supplement 1

First Page

S211

Last Page

S211

Abstract

Barefoot running is a growing phenomenon in the running community and has spurred the popularity of minimalistic shoe use. Little is known about how minimalistic shoed running effects gait mechanics and relatively no research has been performed to analyze how the habitual use of these shoes effects proprioception.

Recommended Citation

Remmenga, Holly N.; McGrath, M. L.; Myers, Sara A.; Grandgenett, Neal; and Grindstaff, T. L., "Gait Mechanics And Proprioceptive Adaptations From Minimalistic “Five-Finger” Shoe Use" (2014). Teacher Education Faculty Publications. 88.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/tedfacpub/88