Barefoot Running Claims and Controversies

2011 ◽  
Vol 101 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
David W. Jenkins ◽  
David J. Cauthon
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Training Method ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Barefoot Running ◽  
Running Shoes ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Anecdotal Information

Background: Barefoot running is slowly gaining a dedicated following. Proponents of barefoot running claim many benefits, such as improved performance and reduced injuries, whereas detractors warn of the imminent risks involved. Methods: Multiple publications were reviewed using key words. Results: A review of the literature uncovered many studies that have looked at the barefoot condition and found notable differences in gait and other parameters. These findings, along with much anecdotal information, can lead one to extrapolate that barefoot runners should have fewer injuries, better performance, or both. Several athletic shoe companies have designed running shoes that attempt to mimic the barefoot condition and, thus, garner the purported benefits of barefoot running. Conclusions: Although there is no evidence that either confirms or refutes improved performance and reduced injuries in barefoot runners, many of the claimed disadvantages to barefoot running are not supported by the literature. Nonetheless, it seems that barefoot running may be an acceptable training method for athletes and coaches who understand and can minimize the risks. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 101(3): 231–246, 2011)

scholarly journals SERUM LEPTIN LEVENS AND HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA: REVIEW ARTICLE

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 276-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiza Vitelo ANDRIGHETTO ◽  
◽  
Aline Kirjner POZIOMYCK ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Serum Leptin ◽  
The World ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT Introduction: Hepatocellular carcinoma is one of the most frequent types of malignant tumors in the world. There is growing evidence of the relationship between it development and obesity. The mechanism that links obesity to cancer is still not fully understood; however, it is essential to the understanding the adipose tissue in metabolic changes related to obesity and hepatocellular carcinoma. Objective: To review the influence of serum leptin levels in patients with hepatocelular carcinoma. Method: Systematic review of the literature based on the methodology of the Cochrane Institute. The search for articles was in the database: Science Direct, Scielo, Medline, Lilacs e Pubmed. The key words used were hepatocellular carcinoma, leptin, adipokine. Results: After evaluation of individual studies, were selected seven studies. The results previously studied are still inconsistent and contradictory, and leptin can be effectively involved in the occurrence and development of hepatocellular carcinoma. Conclusion: Therefore, it is necessary to develop prospective, well-designed and conducted focusing on the role and specific mechanisms of this hormone in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, so that new correlations can be properly supported.

scholarly journals Gaucher's Disease - A Case of Huge Hepatosplenomegaly Clinically Confused with Kala Azar: Case Report and Review of the Literature

1970 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-33
Author(s):  
Md Sirazul Islam ◽  
ABM Sarwar-e-Alam ◽  
Faruq Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Gaucher's Disease ◽  
Gaucher’S Disease ◽  
Kala Azar

Key words: Hepatosplenomegaly; kala azar; Gaucher's diseaseDOI: 10.3329/bjpath.v24i2.4115Bangladesh J Pathol 24(2): 25-33

scholarly journals Dynamics of interhemispheric relations as a result of functional treatment in children with non-paralytic operated strabismus

2021 ◽  
pp. 30-37
Author(s):  
S.I.I Rychkova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Spatial Perception ◽  
Functional Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Interhemispheric Asymmetry ◽  
Interhemispheric Relations ◽  
Ophthalmic Pathology ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Paralytic Strabismus ◽  
Improved Performance

Purpose. To study the dynamics of interhemispheric interactions in children with friendly strabismus as a result of functional treatment. Material and methods. The study included 135 children aged 6 to 8 (average 6.8±0.1) years with convergent non-paralytic operated strabismus in combination with hypermetropic refraction and 96 children of the same age in the control group (average 7.1±0.1 years) without ophthalmic pathology. In children with strabismus, the leading hand and dominant eye were determined before and after functional treatment. Characteristics of spatial perception were evaluated by copying of complex geometric shapes which were Taylor's (right-handed) and Ray-Osterritz's (lefthanded). Results. After functional treatment in the group of children with non-paralytic strabismus, along with improved binocular functions and improved performance of the Taylor and Ray-Osterritz tests, there was an increase in the number of ambidextrous children and a significant decrease in the number of left-handers (p<0.001). Conclusion. The increase in the number of symmetrical lateral phenotypes against the background of improved binocular functions and spatial perception characteristics as a result of functional treatment of children with non-paralytic strabismus indicates an improvement of their interhemispheric interactions and can be an additional criterion for the ef fectiveness of treatment. Key words: lateral phenotypes, interhemispheric asymmetry, functional treatment of strabismus

Normobaric interval hypoxytherapy in the correction of neuroimmunoendocrine disorders in children and adolescents with autoimmune thyroiditis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z.Kh. Abazova ◽  
A.B. Ivanov ◽  
I.Kh. Borukaeva ◽  
K.Yu. Shkhagumov
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Thyroid Function ◽  
Autoimmune Thyroiditis ◽  
Neurological Status ◽  
Training Method ◽  
Autoimmune Process ◽  
Mental Performance ◽  
Cd8 Cells ◽  
Hypoxic Training

130 children and adolescents aged 6 to 16 years with a diagnosis of autoimmune thy-roiditis (AIT) at the stage of hypothyroidism underwent a course of hypoxytherapy. The high ef-ficiency of the normobaric interval hypoxic training method in the treatment of hypothyroidism on the background of AIT is shown. An increase in the function and number of CD8+ cells after a course of hypoxytherapy prevents the progression of the autoimmune process and promotes the restoration of thyroid function, which in turn leads to positive dynamics in the neurological status of patients: improved indicators of mental performance and fine coordination of move-ments. Key words: autoimmune thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, hypoxytherapy, interval hypoxic training, neuroimmunoendocrine disorders.

ETHIONINE SUPPLEMENTATION OF BARLEY DIETS CONTAINING LENTILS (Lens culinaris) OR SOYBEAN MEAL: LIVE PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS RESPONSES BY GILTS FED AD LIBITUM

1990 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 329-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. G. CASTELL ◽  
R. L. CLIPLEF
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Soybean Meal ◽  
Lens Culinaris ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Live Performance ◽  
Key Words Pig ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Improved Performance

Barley-based diets, containing 13.3% soybean meal or 40.0% lentils, were fed over the period from 25 to 90 + kg liveweight. Supplementation with 0.1% DL-methionine improved performance and carcass characteristics of lentil-fed pigs to the level of those receiving soybean meal diets. Key words: Pig, barley, lentils, methionine, carcass

scholarly journals Tests of biocompatibility for dental materials. Review of the literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ángela Villegas ◽  
Everaldo Naranjo ◽  
Diana Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Dental Materials ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Review Of The Literature

Summary: The purpose ofthis article is to present a review of different investigation approaches to evaluate thebiocompatibility of dental materials. A search was conducted among the investigators in this fieldin order to define the test methods applied to evaluate dental materials. The described stages foreach test are found in the literature used to evaluate the biocompatibility of different materialsused in dental practice. At the end of this review it can be concluded that compliance with researchprotocols and results obtained on biocompatibility of these studies provide confidence for the useof various dental materials. Key words: Dental materials. Biocompatiblity. Citotoxicity. Dentalpulp.

scholarly journals Development and testing of a new type of „barefoot running shoe“: The freeheel runningpad

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Daumer ◽  
Michael Trost ◽  
Paul Subkowski ◽  
Christian Lederer
Keyword(s):  
Personal Taste ◽  
Barefoot Running ◽  
Considerable Fraction ◽  
Running Shoes ◽  
New Type ◽  
Considerable Size

Common barefoot running shoes or minimal footwear have one or several of the following properties/deficiencies, depending on the type and brand and personal taste: - Coverage of a considerable fraction of the foot’s surface with textile/plastic leading to sub-optimal foot climate - Considerable weight for a true “barefoot shoe” - Toe pockets that do not fit with non-standard feet - Considerable size and thickness, in particular in the heel section of the protective sole for a true “barefoot shoe” - Positive drop and therefore a change in the biomechanics compared to barefoot running. We wanted to design a new type of shoe that would be as close as possible to “real” barefoot running” and thereby overcome one or several of these perceived deficiencies. Whether this would lead to a reduction or increase in running related injuries and how to best train with the new shoes is not within the scope of this article.

scholarly journals CEDERA OLAHRAGA PADA ATLET PROVINSI DKI JAKARTA (PENGARUH PEMAHAMAN PELATIH, SARANA – PRASARANA OLAHRAGA DAN METODE LATIHAN TERHADAP TERJADINYA CEDERA OLAHRAGA)

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 746
Author(s):  
Junaidi Junaidi
Keyword(s):  
Path Analysis ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Training Method ◽  
Sport Injuries ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Sport Facilities ◽  
And Training

Abstract The objectives of this research are to obtain information the effect of coach comprehension , sport facilities and training method on sport injuries at the Training Centres Athletes - National Sport Committee of DKI Jakarta Province periode 2009 – 2012. This study was conducted at DKI Jakarta Province by using survey method with path analysis applied in testing hypothesis. The number of 55 subdivisions as a sample is selected random sampling. The research findings are: (1) There is a non-direct effect of coach comprehension on sport injuries; (2) There is a non-direct effect of sport facilities on sport injuries; (3) There is a direct effect of training method on sport injuries; (4) There is a direct effect of coach comprehension on training method; (5) There is a direct effect of sport facilities on training method; (6) There is an effect of coach comprehension on sport injuries through the training method; (7) There is an effect of sport facilities on sport injuries through the training method. Key words; Coach Comprehension , Sport Facilities, Training Method and Sport Injuries.

A Multivariable Analysis of Lower Extremity Kinematic Asymmetry in Running

1992 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Vagenas ◽  
Blaine Hoshizaki
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Lower Leg ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Distance Runners ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Barefoot Running ◽  
Temporal Variables ◽  
Running Shoes

This study investigated the phenomenon of kinematic asymmetry of the lower limbs in distance runners. The subjects, 29 male distance runners, were recorded by high-speed filming while running on a motor driven treadmill under two experimental conditions (with running shoes and barefoot). Twelve selected kinematic variables were subjected to multivariate statistical analysis. It was demonstrated that the lower limbs of distance runners possess a multifaceted kinematic asymmetry for touchdown and foot contact as well as for the entire phase of foot support of the running stride. Significant kinematic asymmetries were found in the lower leg angle, rearfoot angle, mediolateral velocity of the foot, and in some temporal variables. Contemporary running shoes seem to significantly change the degree of rearfoot control asymmetry observed in normal barefoot running. The findings of the present study confirm previous data suggesting that the phenomenon of kinematic asymmetry in runners is warranted.

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