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Gait Analysis Series Part 2: Dr. JF Esculier - Runchatlive Ep.62

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In Part 2 of this four part GAIT ANALYSIS special, our special guest is Jean Francois Esculier, Vice-President & Director of Research & Development at The Running Clinic. 


Other Episodes:

  • Part 1 with Dr. Max Paquette, Associate Professor of the University of Memphis Human Performance
Center is available on all popular podcast apps and YouTube.
  • Join us LIVE on Monday Feb 13th 8pm (GMT): Dr. Izzy Moore, Associate Professor in Human Movement & Sports Medicine at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
  • Join us LIVE on Thursday March 2nd 8pm (GMT): Dr. Allison Gruber, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Indiana University Bloomington.

    • GAIT ANALYSIS COURSE IN MAY

    If you are interested in starting a Gait Analysis service or updating it to be more evidence informed, podcast host Matt Phillips will be giving his course ‘Gait Analysis For Runners: A Modern Approach’ in May 2023.
    • Two live ONLINE mornings - Saturday 6th & 13th May
    • One IN PERSON full day - Saturday 20th May at The School in Exeter.
    Full details at Runchatlive.com and The School Website.


    Topics discussed in this episode:

    • 3:20 JF Esculier at Runchatlive Conference 2019
  • 5:00 JF Esculier - a decade of running related research
  • 6:40 Latest Study: Running Gait Modifications Can Lead To Immediate Reductions In Patellofemoral Pain
  • 11:45 The history of gait modifications recommended to reduce patellofemoral pain (PFP).
  • 14:25 Step Rate Increase, Run Softer, Foot Strike Pattern
  • 19:50 A closer look at cadence 
  • 21:30 If the runner is not injured, don't change the way they run
  • 22:45 Influence of shoe weight on cadence
  • 28:40 The limitations of using 'comfort' to choose shoes
  • 33:15 The significance of footstrike in running performance
  • 34:30 Results of the study: expected & not expected
  • 36:50 Why did some runners report report less pain when they reduced cadence, or went to rear foot strike? 
  • 44:50 Moving load from the patella to the achilles
  • 59:00 Instagram, Twitter, Courses with The Running Clinic

    • Useful Links  

    • JF Esculier on Twitter: @JFesculier
  • JF Esculier Website
  • The Running Clinic on Twitter: @ClinicRunning
  • The Running Clinic Website

    • Our sincere thanks to Dr JF Esculier for giving up his time to be a guest! Join us for Part 3 on Monday Feb 13th 8pm (GMT) with special guest Dr. Izzy Moore, Associate Professor in Human Movement & Sports Medicine at Cardiff Metropolitan University.


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