Over the past five years, the FORCE Lab has completed several studies investigating the influence of maximal running shoes on lower extremity biomechanics during running and walking. We are currently recruiting for two studies, details below. Please reach out to Dr. JJ Hannigan if you are interested in participating.
Maximal Shoe Design Study
The FORCE Laboratory has done considerable work on running biomechanics in maximal shoes over the past 5 years. However, we still know little about how midsole construction of maximal shoes affects running biomechanics. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to compare running biomechanics in maximal shoes with different midsole characteristics.
Trail Running Biomechanics Study
Trail running is quickly increasing in popularity, but very little research has been performed on trail runners outside of the lab, particularly in maximal shoes. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to compare running biomechanics on the road vs. single track trail in both a traditional and maximal shoe.