Patellofemoral Joint Loads during Running Immediately Changed by Shoes with Different Minimalist Indices: A Cross-sectional Study

Purpose: Given the high incidence of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) in runners, this study aimed to investigate the immediate effect of shoes with different minimalist indices (MI) on the mechanical loads of the patellofemoral joint. Methods: Fifteen healthy male rearfoot strike runners were re...

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Published in:	Applied Sciences
Main Authors:	Chenhao Yang, Songlin Xiao, Yang Yang, Xini Zhang, Junqing Wang, Weijie Fu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Subjects:	minimalist index patellofemoral contact force patellofemoral contact stress footwear patellofemoral joint pain syndrome
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/9/19/4176