Effects of Training in Strength Shoes on 40,Yard Dash Time, Jumping Ability, and Calf Girth

Porcari, John P.; Pethan, Scott M.; Ward, Kevin; Fater, Dennis C.; Terry, Larry

doi:10.1519/00124278-199605000-00012

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“…It is probable that the special position adopted by the foot can negatively affect subjects who are not accustomed to using this type of shoe. However, in other studies, in which DF were used in training compared with conventional sport shoes, for a period of 4–12 weeks, jump capacity did not improve (Cody, 1992; Cook et al, 1993; Nicopoulou et al, 1998; Pethan, 1995; Porcari et al, 1996; Tsitskaris et al, 2001). In fact in other studies, there was a greater improvement in jump capacity with conventional shoes (Ramsey, 1993).…”

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“…These products claim to increase speed, vertical jump height and range of motion; however, significant improvements have not been shown in jumping capacity in comparison with conventional shoes (Waggener, Gehlsen, & Massey, 1999). Furthermore, in a study which included 10 weeks training, jumping capacity and speed did not increase in comparison with conventional shoes, but the number of injuries did (Pethan, 1995; Porcari, Pethan, Ward, Fater, & Terry, 1996).…”

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The influence of ankle dorsiflexion on jumping capacity and the modified agilityt-test performance

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Abián-Vicén

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et al. 2013

European Journal of Sport Science

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Dorsiflexion sport shoes aim to increase jumping capacity and speed by means of a lower position of the heel in comparison with the forefoot, favouring additional stretching of the ankle plantar flexors. In previous studies, contradictory results have been found on the benefits of using this type of shoe. With the aim of comparing a dorsiflexion sport shoe model (DF) with a conventional sport shoe (CS), 41 participants performed a countermovement jump (CMJ) test and an agility test (MAT) with both models of shoe. There were no significant differences in the jump test [CS=35.3 cm (6.4) and DF=35.6 cm (6.4), P>0.05]. In the agility test, the conventional shoe obtained better results than the model with dorsiflexion with regard to time taken to complete the circuit [CS=6236 ms (540) and DF=6377 ms (507), P<0.05)]. In spite of producing pre-stretching of the plantar muscles, the DF sport shoes were not effective for improving either jump power or agility in a specific test.

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