Clément Potier

• PhD student
• PhD Student at KU Leuven

Introduction La fabrication de semelles orthopédiques requiert l’utilisation de matériaux aux propriétés variées. Certains élastomères sont conçus pour amortir les chocs, d’autres pour restituer un maximum d’énergie. Matériel et méthodes Dix sujets ont effectué des sauts verticaux répétés jambes tendues sur 3 surfaces dans un ordre randomisé : mat...

Introduction: Running gait is an individual coordinated whole-body movement within which different foot strike patterns are employed. Mid/forefoot and rear foot strike patterns entail distinct muscle activation, with the ankle flexors and extensors primarily involved in regulating the ankle-joint position. These muscles also play an important role...

Contexte Les semelles orthopédiques sont régulièrement prescrites pour soigner les blessures liées à la course à pied. Toutefois, leur mécanisme d’action reste mal connu. Objectif Cette étude avait pour but de vérifier l’impact d’une correction de l’arrière-pied sur des paramètres du modèle masse-ressort lors de la course. Méthode Sept participan...

Running is one of the most popular sport, and running-related injuries are common. An accurate knowledge of this sport is paramount so that podiatrists can effectively treat runners. This article aims to summarize the most common injuries and related treatments. It details specific features in runner's assessments that podiatrists should be aware o...

Shoes are a crucial issue for runners having, since the beginning, been a matter of innovation and controversy. Considering the tremendeous diversity in running shoes (motion control shoes, minimalist shoes, maximalist shoes), it is essential to draw up a reference framework and objective guidelines, which help the runner to choose his equipment.

Nowadays, podiatrists don't have to constrain themselves to foot orthotics in running-related injuries treatment. On the one hand because the resting period that follows an injury leads to a physical deconditioning. On the other hand, foot orthotics benefits could be ruined by an inadequate return to running. Moreover, runners request proper advice...