{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Run Smarter Podcast","title":"Latest Injury Prevention Research: Asymmetry, Strength, Flexibility, & Shoes","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/76210ee6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2135,"description":"Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍In this episode, Brodie dives into three new studies aimed at helping runners prevent injury and understand how tech and biomechanics affect performance. Whether you're a recreational runner or an aspiring marathoner, these findings offer practical, science-backed takeaways.Featured Studies & Key InsightsAsymmetry & Bone Stress InjuriesStudy Title: Can biomechanical variables and asymmetry predict bone stress injuries in collegiate distance runners?✅ Key Finding: Even small left-to-right asymmetries may increase injury risk — particularly for female runners.🧍‍♂️ Implication: Asymmetry under 10% was still meaningful in injury prediction. Don’t ignore minor imbalances in cadence, step length, or ground reaction force.🧠 Tip: Wearables that track contact time or vertical oscillation may help identify early imbalances before pain begins.Strength & Flexibility Self-Assessments for MarathonersStudy Title: Strength and Flexibility Self-Assessment and Subsequent Training Injuries Among Recreational Runners of the NYC Marathon✅ Key Finding: The single-leg glute bridge was the only test significantly associated with injury risk.❌ Flexibility tests (sit & reach, quad stretch) and other strength tests (planks, heel raises, push-ups) had no predictive value.🏠 DIY Test: If you can’t hold a single-leg glute bridge for >20 seconds on your weaker side, your injury risk may be higher.Super Shoes & Injury RiskStudy Title: Technology Advanced Running Shoes Reduce Biomechanical Factors of Running-Related Injury Risk👟 Super shoes (like Nike Alphafly) encouraged mid/forefoot striking without increasing joint or muscle strain.✅ They reduced load on key areas like the ankle joint, soleus, and peroneus longus.❗️Minimalist shoes, on the other hand, tripled ankle joint forces and heavily loaded the calf and foot — a risk for Achilles and metatarsal injuries.⚠️ Caution: Transition slowly into super shoes or minimalist footwear. Your...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yu6CIQL0sKEEn32UMHvSGj80p9Ns_xcjLGp-EWyJlqQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5ODgwLzE2Nzkw/MTQzMTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}