Flat feet: A Deformity, or Healthy Variant? with Ian Griffiths & Gabriel Moisan
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Gabriel & Ian are the co-authors of a new paper titled: Flat feet: deformities or healthy anatomical variants?Today, we discuss where the narrative of 'flat-feet is bad' came from and whether the theory correlates with the research. We also answer the question if people with flat feet are more injury prone and need interventions such as orthotics and stability shoes. Papers mentioned in the episode:Flat feet: deformities or healthy anatomical variants?The effect of foot orthoses and insoles on running economy and performance in distance runners: A systematic review and meta-analysisFlatfoot over the centuries: the background of current conservative and operative treatments Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run Smarter Emails Book a FREE Injury chat with Brodie Run Smarter App IOS or Android  Podcast Facebook group
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