Summary: Barefoot running has been sweeping the globe in the last few years, and as a Physio, which of your patients are best suited to this type of running technique. How does running technique relate to a runner’s pain and dysfunction, and really, what is the ideal running technique? In this podcast with Blaise Dubois - a Physiotherapist with a clinic, website and courses devoted to helping runners and Physiotherapists that treat runners, we chat about these topics, as well as: Running assessment Biomechanics of running Improving running technique and performance Which patients should change their running technique Barefoot running Heelstrike and landing Current evidence on running technique Injury prevention in runners Downhill running technique Footwear for running Improving running in patients with pathology eg Achilles Tendinopathy Blaise has also been kind enough to provide a PDF handout to go along with this podcast, which is available for free download - Download the PDF handout Links of interest Get more (or less) hair on your chest by subscribing to the podcast in iTunes Give the Physio Edge podcast a review in iTunes Clinical Edge Blaise Dubois PDF Handout to go with the podcast The Running Clinic Blaise Footwear Reviews Big bulky shoes to avoid Blaise’ course - New Trends in the Prevention of Running Injuries - Newcastle, March 2012 Blaise’ course - New Trends in the Prevention of Running Injuries - Melbourne, March 2012 Have you subscribed to the Podcast in iTunes yet? Online education for Physiotherapists for Clinical Edge members MBT Footwear Vibram 5 Fingers Become a Clinical Edge member Next time on the Physio Edge Podcast: The Thorax and Biomechanics of the Thoracic Rings with LJ Lee Contact David Tags: physiotherapist, Clinical Edge, physio edge, physio edge podcast, courses, physio courses, running, biomechanics, achilles, tendinopathy, blaise dubois, the running clinic, assessment, barefoot running, injuries, injury prevention, downhill, Vibram 5 fingers, MBT, big bulky shoes, footwear, evidence, heelstrike
