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Abstract
ABSTRACT Interest in investigating minimalist footwear (MF) has grown exponentially in recent years. This article systematically reviews the benefits of MF for physical fitness, biomechanical factors, and injury incidence in middle and long distance runners. A systematic review of PubMed and FECYT (Web of Sciences, CCC, DIIDW, KJD, MEDLINE, RSCI, and SCIELO) was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines before 26 April of 2022. From the 583 studies initially found, 23 were included in the qualitative synthesis. The use of MF induces improvements in running economy and stride frequency in middle and long distance races and reduces the oscillations of a runner's center of gravity and support time. From a biomechanical viewpoint, MF enhances forefoot support and increases knee stability, leading to greater foot and ankle mobility. In addition, MF reduces impact load at the knee joint.
摘要近年来,研究极简主义鞋类的兴趣呈指数级增长。本文系统地综述了MF对中长跑运动员体能、生物力学因素和损伤发生率的益处。在2022年4月26日之前,根据系统评价和荟萃分析的首选报告项目指南,对PubMed和FEMYT(Web of Sciences、CCC、DIIDW、KJD、MEDLINE、RSCI和SCIELO)进行了系统评价。在最初发现的583项研究中,有23项被纳入定性综合。MF的使用提高了中长跑比赛的跑步经济性和步频,并减少了跑步者重心和支撑时间的波动。从生物力学的角度来看,MF增强了前掌的支撑,增加了膝盖的稳定性,从而提高了脚和脚踝的灵活性。此外,MF可减少膝关节处的冲击载荷。
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Strength and Conditioning Journal is the professional journal for strength coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other health professionals working in the strength and conditioning field. The journal’s mission is to publish articles that report both the practical applications of research findings and the knowledge gained by experienced professionals.