05/20/2013    

RESPONSES / COMMENTS (SPORTS MEDICINE) - PART 1B

RE: Biomechanics of Barefoot Running (Jefferson J. Mennuti, DPM)

From: Brad Makimaa, DPM

I would like to clarify some of the ideas of this principle. I would also like to call for someone in one of our "podiatric educational institutions" to create a revolutionary road map for the prescription of the proper shoes based on speed and patient makeup. We are the shoe gurus and there should be no second place on this issue. If you want to run in any style, you must see a podiatrist first; just like a school physical for sports is mandatory.

This is not a black and white issue. Everyone will or can run on the forefoot. Just speed up. Therefore, simply asking the patient how fast they run will...

Editor's note: Dr. Makimaa's extended-length letter can be read here.

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