127: The Naked Truth: Is Barefoot Running Useful For Injury Prevention And Performance?

In episode 127, the Physical Therapist, Matt Klayman, joins us on the show.

Specifically, Matt will be discussing:

• Difference in running style with barefoot
• Physiological changes with barefoot running
• Risk vs reward

“Matthew Klayman is a Physical Therapist and Orthopedic Clinical Specialist located in Chicago, IL. Currently managing an outpatient orthopedic practice, Matthew has specialties in dry needling and blood flow restriction with a special interest in the treatment of runners and lower extremity injuries. He has served on the medical staff for USA Track and Field Racewalking events along with the Professional Squash Association. Matthew is a runner himself with prior experience running half and full marathons and is an avid believer in minimalist running and barefoot style training. In the coming weeks, Matthew will be taking his talents back east to the New York city area where he will be continuing on in his Physical Therapy career.”

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-klayman-pt-dpt-ocs-99519373/

Instagram – Kineticklaymanpt

Further Reading – https://www.scienceforsport.com/barefoot-running-game-changer-or-fad/ –

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