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  1. Peter Francis

    Running shoes may cause injuries – going barefoot could be the surprising fix

    Read here https://theconversation.com/running-shoes-may-cause-injuries-going-barefoot-could-be-the-surprising-fix-135264
  2. Peter Francis

    From barefoot hunter gathering to shod pavement pounding. Where to from here?

    Hi guys see a FREE link to our latest science article: https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/6/1/e000577.info I will add the news media version when it comes out. Peter
  3. Peter Francis

    Tell us about your injuries or 'lack of' and your running times!

    Dear All, You may have seen various resources I've shared on here over the years such as blogs, research publications and public engagement talks. We are now attempting to find out the differences in the nature and incidence of injuries between shod and barefoot runners. You can help by...
  4. Peter Francis

    Even Better than the Real Thing? (FREE Recorded Talk)

    Barefoot Strong Summit, Scottsdale, Arizona 26th and 27th October 2019 EVEN BETTER THAN THE REAL THING with Dr Peter Francis, Join Dr Francis as he shares his research on how existing musculoskeletal conditions can be improved by reverting to minimalist footwear, allowing the foot to move and...
  5. Peter Francis

    Even Better than the Real Thing? (Free Recorded Talk)

    Barefoot Strong Summit, Scottsdale, Arizona 26th and 27th October 2019 EVEN BETTER THAN THE REAL THING with Dr Peter Francis, Join Dr Francis as he shares his research on how existing musculoskeletal conditions can be improved by reverting to minimalist footwear, allowing the foot to move and...
  6. Peter Francis

    Being barefoot. Prevalence at home, in school and during sport in 714 New Zealand boys

    https://jfootankleres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13047-018-0285-y
  7. Peter Francis

    To Shod or not to Shod? Are we asking the right question?

    https://peterfrancis.blog/2017/10/06/to-shod-or-not-to-shod-are-we-asking-the-right-question/
  8. Peter Francis

    Barefoot running reduces stride length and may help to reduce loading assoc with some injuries

    We think one of the reasons barefoot running is useful in plantar fasciitis is that it shortens stride length and changes joint angles to reduce the stress on the plantar fascia...
  9. Peter Francis

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