Latest Injury Prevention Research: Asymmetry, Strength, Flexibility, & Shoes

<p>Learn more about Brodie's <a href="https://funnel.runsmarter.online/run-smarter-ai-assistant">Research Database &amp; AI Assistant</a> 📄🔍</p><p><strong>In this episode, Brodie dives into three new studies aimed at helping runners prevent injury and understand how tech and biomechanics affect performance. Whether you're a recreational runner or an aspiring marathoner, these findings offer practical, science-backed takeaways.<br></strong><br></p><p><strong>Featured Studies &amp; Key Insights<br></strong><br></p><p>Asymmetry &amp; Bone Stress Injuries</p><p><strong>Study Title:</strong> <em>Can biomechanical variables and asymmetry predict bone stress injuries in collegiate distance runners?</em></p><ul><li>✅ <em>Key Finding:</em> Even <strong>small left-to-right asymmetries</strong> may increase injury risk — particularly for female runners.</li><li>🧍‍♂️ <em>Implication:</em> Asymmetry under 10% was still meaningful in injury prediction. Don’t ignore minor imbalances in cadence, st...