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    Doctors of Running Podcast

    Doctors of Running Podcast

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    We are Doctors of Running, a group of doctors of physical therapy all working to provide you all with information about the art and science of running and what we are putting on our feet. In this podcast we will be giving evidence-based deep dives into running related topics as well as detailed running shoe reviews. You can also check us out at our website -- doctorsofrunning.com, and on social media @doctorsofrunning To help us continue to produce content for you all, consider joining our support team: https://anchor.fm/doctors-of-running/support

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    #224 Mailbag! The Best and Worst Shoe Characteristics for Knees? How Does Stability Impact Gait?

    #224 Mailbag! The Best and Worst Shoe Characteristics for Knees? How Does Stability Impact Gait?

    January 8, 2025
    54m

    We love a mailbag episode, where we get to answer your questions! Nathan, Matt, and David field listener questions about everything from walking in carbon-plated shoes, the impact of different styles of shoes on knee pain, to cutting holes in the uppers of shoes (you'll never guess what Matt used to do to shoes). We want to hear from you! DM us on Instagram or email us at ⁠doctorsofrunning@gmail.com⁠.

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    Chapters

    • 0:00 - Intro
    • 3:00 - The use of carbon plated shoes for walking
    • 9:16 - The impact of rockers, cushioning, and heel drop on the knee
    • 18:00 - Should we ever modify the uppers of our shoes?
    • 29:20 - Cushioned, orthotic-friendly trail shoes for long races
    • 40:36 - How do stability shoes impact gait mechanics?
    • 49:22 - Wrap-up

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