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So Should We ALL Be Running Barefoot?

Posted by in Fitness & Exercise on 27. Dec, 2009 | No Comments

by Justin Coulter, Sports Podiatrist Running barefoot may have some benefit in muscle strengthening as the muscles have to ‘tune in’ to the vibrations caused by impact loading. There are over 50 joints in the foot and running barefoot or in a suitably free type of footware has many benefits over the long term, as [...]


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