#128 – Irene Davis, Ph.D.: The evolution of the foot, running injuries, and minimalist shoes

Publish Date: 2020/9/14

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#128 – Irene Davis, Ph.D.: The evolution of the foot, running injuries, and minimalist shoes

The Peter Attia Drive

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What led Irene Davis to pursue a Ph.D. in biomechanics?

How has Irene's view on orthotics evolved?

How has the human foot evolved from walking to running?

What impact has shoe evolution had on running injuries?

What are the common running injuries?

Do cushioned running shoes reduce heel striking and impact forces?

What causes shin splints?

How does heel strike pattern affect knee stress?

Why is exercise crucial for health?

How do impact forces relate to injury potential?

Does shoe cushioning affect impact forces even with forefoot striking?

What are minimalist shoes?

What is Irene's protocol for transitioning out of orthotics?

How does transitioning to minimalist shoes and forefoot strike work?

How do minimalist shoes and orthotics affect foot muscle volume?

Why is foot strength recognized as important in podiatry?

Are minimalist shoes suitable for all ages?

Is learning to forefoot strike on soft surfaces effective?

What factors contribute to knee injury related to knee valgus?

What is IT band syndrome?

How do physics and ground reaction forces impact running?

What is Irene's approach to retraining a runner's gait?

How did transitioning to minimalist shoes improve performance and reduce injury?

How do proper movement patterns counteract the negative influence of modern environments?

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#128 – Irene Davis, Ph.D.: The evolution of the foot, running injuries, and minimalist shoes 01:53:06

The Peter Attia Drive

Chapters

What led Irene Davis to pursue a Ph.D. in biomechanics?

How has Irene's view on orthotics evolved?

How has the human foot evolved from walking to running?

What impact has shoe evolution had on running injuries?

What are the common running injuries?

Do cushioned running shoes reduce heel striking and impact forces?

What causes shin splints?

How does heel strike pattern affect knee stress?

Why is exercise crucial for health?

How do impact forces relate to injury potential?

Does shoe cushioning affect impact forces even with forefoot striking?

What are minimalist shoes?

What is Irene's protocol for transitioning out of orthotics?

How does transitioning to minimalist shoes and forefoot strike work?

How do minimalist shoes and orthotics affect foot muscle volume?

Why is foot strength recognized as important in podiatry?

Are minimalist shoes suitable for all ages?

Is learning to forefoot strike on soft surfaces effective?

What factors contribute to knee injury related to knee valgus?

What is IT band syndrome?

How do physics and ground reaction forces impact running?

What is Irene's approach to retraining a runner's gait?

How did transitioning to minimalist shoes improve performance and reduce injury?

How do proper movement patterns counteract the negative influence of modern environments?

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#128 – Irene Davis, Ph.D.: The evolution of the foot, running injuries, and minimalist shoes