Should the Air Force Teach Running Technique

Abstract

Running is a valuable aerobic training activity and is used by all the American military branches for conditioning and measuring aerobic fitness. Despite the benefits of running, injury rates of 20-92 are reported in the medical literature. New concepts in running, consisting of minimalist shoes, barefoot running, and gait training techniques, have the potential to lower injury rates and make it more likely that running will be incorporated into a life-long fitness program. These modalities are reviewed and the current medical research is evaluated to determine the potential benefits of minimalist shoes, barefoot running, and gait training techniques.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 15, 2012
Accession Number
AD1018133

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  • Brent A. Johnson

Organizations

  • Air War College

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Arthritis
  • Basic Training
  • Bone Fractures
  • Department Of Defense
  • Foot
  • Health Services
  • Injury Prevention
  • Leg Injuries
  • Lower Extremity
  • Medical Personnel
  • Physical Fitness
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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