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Table 5 Simple gait retraining queues suggested for a minimal footwear transition

From: Transitioning to Minimal Footwear: a Systematic Review of Methods and Future Clinical Recommendations

Gait retraining change

Visual/feedback queue

Evidence for effect

Adopt a non-rearfoot strike patterna

“Imagine you are running on sharp, hot stones”

[6, 15, 66, 70, 72]

Increase stride frequency (10%)

Use of a metronome

[57, 73, 74]

Land more quietly

“Imagine running whilst sneaking up on someone”

[67]

  1. aNote that adopting a non-rearfoot strike can increase ankle work [99,100,101]