Stepping Back to Minimal Footwear: Applications Across the Lifespan
Irene S. Davis, Karsten Hollander, Daniel E. Lieberman, Sarah T. Ridge, Isabel de Camargo Neves Sacco, Scott Wearing
Abstract
Minimal footwear has existed for tens of thousands of years and was originally designed to protect the sole of the foot. Over the past 50 yr, most footwear has become increasingly more cushioned and supportive. Here, we review evidence that minimal shoes are a better match to our feet, which may result in a lower risk of musculoskeletal injury.
Topics & Concepts
Physical medicine and rehabilitationFoot (prosody)MedicinePhysical therapyArtLiteratureLower Extremity Biomechanics and PathologiesDiabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and ManagementFoot and Ankle Surgery