Joint contact forces during barefoot, minimal and conventional shod running are highly individual.

The supposed benefits of barefoot running are an often debated topic, with many studies investigating footwear influences on the kinematics and kinetics of running. Few studies, however, have analysed the effect on joint contact forces (JCFs). In this study, we investigated the influence of different footwear on the JCFs of the hip, knee, and ankle during running using a 3D musculoskeletal model.

Reliability of measures of dynamic stability for the assessment of balance recovery after a forward loss of balance.

Background: Falls are common and serious events, which mostly occur during locomotion, that are associated with deficient dynamic balance. An experimental approach that simulates falling forward has become increasing popular to investigate dynamic balance. However, research has not been conducted to examine the test-retest reliability of this experimental approach.