Bonato Matteo, Marmondi Federica, Faelli Emanuela Luisa, Pedrinelli Chiara, Ferraris Luigi, Filipas Luca
Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Giuseppe Colombo 71, 20133 Milan, Italy.
Laboratory of Movement and Sport Sciences (LaMSS), IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Via Cristina da Belgioioso 173, 20157 Milan, Italy.
Sports (Basel). 2024 Dec 20;12(12):356. doi: 10.3390/sports12120356.
Advanced footwear technology (AFT) has gained popularity among non-elite runners due to its potential benefits in training and competition. This study investigated the training practices and reported outcomes in non-elite runners using AFT. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 61 non-elite runners competing in distances ranging from 5 km to marathons. The survey collected data on demographics, training parameters, footwear usage, perceived changes in running mechanics, and self-reported injuries. The results revealed a significant positive correlation (R = 0.6, < 0.0001) between years of AFT use and weekly training volume, indicating that more experienced runners are likely to incorporate AFT consistently into their routines. Conversely, a significant negative correlation (R = -0.5, < 0.0001) was found between training volume and the number of weekly sessions using AFT, suggesting a selective approach to footwear use. Participants reported biomechanical changes, such as increased forefoot support (49%) and higher calf muscle activation (44%), alongside a 16% self-reported injury rate, predominantly affecting the calves. These findings highlight the importance of proper guidance and gradual adaptation to maximize the benefits of AFT while minimizing injury risks. Future research should explore the long-term impact of AFT on performance and injury prevention through longitudinal studies.
先进的鞋类技术（AFT）因其在训练和比赛中的潜在益处，在非精英跑者中越来越受欢迎。本研究调查了使用AFT的非精英跑者的训练方法及报告的结果。对61名参加5公里到马拉松比赛的非精英跑者进行了一项横断面观察研究。该调查收集了有关人口统计学、训练参数、鞋类使用情况、跑步力学感知变化以及自我报告的损伤的数据。结果显示，使用AFT的年限与每周训练量之间存在显著正相关（R = 0.6，< 0.0001），这表明经验更丰富的跑者更有可能持续将AFT纳入他们的日常训练中。相反，训练量与每周使用AFT的次数之间存在显著负相关（R = -0.5，< 0.0001），这表明在鞋类使用上采取了选择性方法。参与者报告了生物力学变化，如前脚掌支撑增加（49%）和小腿肌肉激活增强（44%），同时自我报告的损伤率为16%，主要影响小腿。这些发现凸显了适当指导和逐步适应的重要性，以在将AFT的益处最大化的同时将损伤风险最小化。未来的研究应通过纵向研究探索AFT对成绩和损伤预防的长期影响。
