Effects of shoe types on patellofemoral joint loads during running
10.3969/j.issn.1000-6710.2024.12.002
- VernacularTitle:着鞋类型对跑步时髌股关节负荷特征的影响
- Author:
Masen ZHANG
1
;
Jing CUI
;
Yunfeng DONG
;
Hui LIU
Author Information
1. 西北工业大学体育部 陕西西安 710072
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
patellofemoral joint pain;
patellofemoral joint stress;
conventional running shoes;
flat running shoes;
barefoot;
sports biomechanics
- From:
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine
2024;43(12):948-953
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the effect of wearing different shoes (conventional running shoes,flat running shoes and barefoot) on patellofemoral joint loads during running,thereby providing referenc-es for improvement. Methods Twenty runners completed running tests barefoot,wearing conventional run-ning shoes or flat running shoes at a speed of 4.0±0.2 m/s. The kinematic data of their lower limbs and the ground reaction force were synchronously collected using an infrared high-speed Motion capture system and Kistler three-dimensional force plates. Then,the patellofemoral joint loads were calculated by using inverse dynamics methods and a biomechanical model of the patellofemoral joint. Results Com-pared with conventional running shoes,the patellofemoral joint stress loading rate reduced significantly wearing flat running shoes and barefoot(P=0.021,P=0.033),as well as the stress-time integral(P<0.001,P<0.001),knee flexion angle(P=0.002,P=0.039),knee extension moment(P=0.001,P<0.001) and patellofemoral joint force(P<0.001,P<0.001). However,there were no significant differences be-tween wearing flat running shoes or barefoot in the peak patellofemoral joint stress,stress loading rate,and stress-time integral(P>0.05). Conclusions Wearing flat running shoes,which can provide additional cushioning and protection,is similar to barefoot in reducing patellofemoral joint loads. Therefore,from the perspective of preventing patellofemoral pain,it is recommended to wear flat running shoes.
