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The literature on minimalist footwear presents inconsistent recommendations.
Clinicians should be cautious when recommending minimalist footwear due to inconsistent evidence.
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a closer look at the literature shows anything but straightforward and consistent recommendations.
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Influence of Minimalist Footwear on Running Performance and Injury
Evan Andreyo et al. · Strength and conditioning journal · 2021
DOI 10.1519/ssc.0000000000000661
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