ArticleArthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation2026
Minimalist Footwear Acutely Alters Running Kinematics in Runners With Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome.
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- Minimalist Footwear Acutely Alters Running Kinematics in Runners With Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2026Article
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Abstract
Purpose: To assess immediate biomechanical changes in runners with medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) when transitioning from standard to minimalist running shoes. Methods: Active runners diagnosed with MTSS ran on a treadmill at 10 km/h using standard and minimalist running shoes. Hip, knee, and ankle joint kinematics were captured using a 16-infrared-camera Vicon motion capture system. Strike patterns were estimated from the foot strike angle. Comparison between footwear types was performed using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests for continuous variables and Stuart-Maxwell tests for categorical variables. Results: In total, 25 runners (19 male, 6 female, 30.1 ± 6.4 years old) participated in data collection throughout June 2025. Footwear change resulted in a significant decrease in peak stance-phase flexion of left (1.7° ± 4.7°, Conclusions: Although changes in stride length and cadence were favorable, decreased knee flexion might compromise the knee shock-absorbing function of minimalist running shoes. Absence of change in strike patterns and proximal joint kinematics indicated that short-term footwear modification alone might be insufficient to alter running kinematics in patients with MTSS. Clinical Relevance: MTSS, also referred to as shin splints, is a common overuse injury. Adjusting running biomechanics by selecting appropriate footwear has been recommended for injury prevention; however, the best type of footwear remains unknown for this population. The results of this study may help inform evidence-based recommendations and strategic interventions to improve MTSS outcomes in affected runners.
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