Tonight
in the main stadium at the London games in front of 80,000 spectators the men’s
100 metre final will held, The final 8 runners are Richard THOMPSON, Asafa POWELL,
Tyson GAY, Yohan BLAKE, Justin GATLIN, Usain
BOLT, Ryan BAILEY and Churandy MARTINA.
This is considered to be a dream final and a much anticipated event at
the games. In watching the semi-finals
and preliminary rounds it was amazing to see the fluid mechanics of running
demonstrated by the top runners. Usain
Bolt is the favorite to repeat as champion.
As a chiropodist/podiatrist I am amazed at the power that he unleashes
using his long legs and arms. His feet act like well-oiled springs that
transmit the power from his upper and lower leg muscles for push off from the
track. Unfortunately, recreational
runners can damage their muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones if their feet
cannot properly act like springs to transmit power. Plantar fasciitis is one
such problem that prevents the foot to act like a spring. The plantar fascia is one of many supportive structures
on the bottom of the foot. If the plantar
fascia is damaged the foot cannot properly act like spring. Plantar fasciitis is something that should be
treated right away by a chiropodist/podiatrist before it becomes chronic. And the winner is Usain Bolt. Congratulations!
Over the past year, I have been asked on several occasions to express my opinion on the benefits and risks of wearing unconventional footwear such as MBT™ (Masai Barefoot Technology) shoes , Sketchers “Shape Up”™ shoes and other similar shoes. I have reviewed research presented at scientific seminars, talked to a MBT footwear medical representative and I have also received feedback from a few patients over the past year who have used MBT shoes or other similar shoes. In this blog I will discuss the design of MBT footwear and its effects on the thigh and lower leg muscles while standing and walking in MBT footwear. I will also discuss the effects on ankle joint motion while walking in MBT footwear. MBT footwear was developed in Switzerland in 1996 and came to North America in 2003. The unstable MBT shoe has been promoted as the original “barefoot” function shoe. This shoe has a rounded sole starting from the heel and continues ...
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