What are the perceptions of runners and healthcare professionals on footwear and running injury risk?

Gurmeet K DhillonMichael A HuntAndrea L ReidJean-Francois Esculier

Published in: BMJ open sport & exercise medicine (2020)

Footwear is perceived as important in reducing running injury risk. This online module was deemed useful in educating about footwear evidence. Future studies should evaluate if changes in perceptions can translate to behaviour change and, ultimately, reduced injury risk.

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