Barefoot vs common footwear: A systematic review of the kinematic, kinetic and muscle activity differences during walking

Highlights • Footwear can constrict the structure and function of the foot. • Short and long term use of footwear affects the kinematics and kinetics of gait. • Habitual barefoot walkers show considerable anatomical and functional differences. • Differences in gait mechanics observed between differe...

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Published in:Gait & posture 2015-09, Vol.42 (3), p.230-239
Main Authors: Franklin, Simon, Grey, Michael J, Heneghan, Nicola, Bowen, Laura, Li, François-Xavier
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Barefoot
Biomechanical Phenomena
Foot - physiology
Footwear
Gait - physiology
Humans
Kinematics
Kinetics
Knee Joint - physiology
Orthopedics
Shoes
Walking
Walking - physiology
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Summary:Highlights • Footwear can constrict the structure and function of the foot. • Short and long term use of footwear affects the kinematics and kinetics of gait. • Habitual barefoot walkers show considerable anatomical and functional differences. • Differences in gait mechanics observed between different age groups. • Research required in older age to understand effect of footwear across the lifespan.
ISSN:0966-6362
1879-2219
DOI:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.05.019