Vibram Five Fingers study by American Council on Exercise

Press Release: Study Finds Risks and Benefits from Vibram FiveFingers Quote: The American Council on Exercise (ACE) said an independent study on Vibram FiveFingers found the while the glove-like shoes may be beneficial for those who suffer from chronic running injuries, using Vibrams and barefoot-style shoes for running can pose additional risks if runners do not adopt the correct foot-to-ground strike style. The independent study was conducted by the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Exercise and Health Program, and led by John Porcari, Ph.D., and Caitlin McCarthy, M.S.

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Vibram Five Fingers study by American Council on Exercise

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