In a very special episode, Matt interviews Laurent Malisoux, PhD about his extensive research into the connection between shoe cushioning and injury rates. Dr. Malisoux is the Group Leader of the Physical Activity, Sport and Health (PASH) research group at the Luxembourg Institute of Health. Over the last 5 years, he focused his research activities on the prevention of sports injury and the evaluation of physical activity. Matt and Dr. Malisoux explore the differences between hard and soft shoes, research methods, injury risk, and more.

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Chapters

00:00 - Giveaway winner

00:57 - Introduction

2:25 - Interview: Matt with Dr. Laurent Malisoux

10:43 - Shoe Cushioning Defined

17:15 - Is there a connection between impact force and injury risk

25:21 - The influence of different levels of shoe cushioning on biomechanics

28:03 - The relationship between body mass and injury risk

41:33 - What does research say about shoes effecting injury rates?

50:59 - In what population does shoe cushioning impact injury rates, and how do we apply that?

1:00:29 - Closing questions

1:02:39 - Interview wrap-up with Matt & Nate