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Why wear a shoe versus going barefoot during Video Gait Analysis?

April 26, 2017analysis Barefoot gait going shoe versus video wear

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Why wear a shoe versus going barefoot during Video Gait Analysis?

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Observing an individual who is barefoot is a good option in terms of understanding foot mechanics. However, since most people visiting BPRC plan to run or walk while wearing shoes, we believe it makes sense to observe foot mechanics while wearing a shoe. Plus, it gives us a recognizable baseline against which we can compare other shoes.