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Podcast: The Run Smarter Podcast
Episode: Bone Stress Injuries in Runners Using Carbon Fiber Footwear (Patron Release)
Description: This podcast episode delves into a detailed review of a 2023 study examining bone stress injuries in runners using carbon fiber footwear. The host, drawing from their experience as a physio and running enthusiast, explores the paper's findings, highlighting biomechanical changes observed in runners using these shoes. These changes, such as altered cadence, longer steps, and increased ground reaction forces, are linked to potential risks of bone stress injuries, particularly focusing on navicular bone injuries.Five intriguing case studies of athletes experiencing midfoot pain after using carbon fiber shoes are analyzed, showcasing varying degrees of injury severity...