Here is an interesting article on the injuries that are now occurring with barefoot running that seems to be consistent with my clinical observations. The Barefoot Running Injury Epidemic Also, one of my podiatric colleagues who treats a lot of runners in San Francisco just e-mailed me this message which basically details the frustration that many of us have with the barefoot running fad. Quote: “Just had 2 more patients this week present with 2nd metatarsal base stress fractures from barefoot running
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The Barefoot Running Injury Epidemic
