Análise comparativa da corrida com e sem o uso de calçados

Abstract

Running is a very popular activity at all ages and the number of practitioners is growing in the world. The practice of race brings many benefits but can also let the runner predisposed to injury, especially when it is not properly oriented. Each year, the injury rate in runners increases significantly, and one in four runners can develop a serious injury as to change the practice and performance of the athlete. Although not very common, some runners have adapted to running barefoot or with minimal shoes, called minimalists, who have only the function of protecting the feet from trauma and whose main characteristic is the design, since the fingers are part of the shape of the shoe. However, running barefoot needs time so that the muscles become stronger and to occur further changes aimed at minimal effort and peak performance. While some researchers claim to run without using the shoes have more effective and better adapted than running shoes, others are convinced that the footwear is essential for cushioning, protection and correction of the foot. With so many differences, the objective this study was to review the literature and analyzed run with and without the use of footwear.