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"Those are conclusions alright, but how arrived at is definitely in question...and a sling shot genetical limiting is a poor remedy."
Slingshot genetical limiting???? The researchers are trying to understand the manner in which the condition exists.
They looked at studs on cleats and stud configuration. No one in football uses screw in cleats anymore unless it is a winter condition or excessive rainy condition game. Those shoes are too clunky and the players don't like the look nor do they like the weight.
On top the type of cleat is now regulated and all manufacturers have complied with the standard type cleat that doesn't fracture for safety reasons. Most players play with moulded cleats for better weight and performance. They don't want foot beds that twist and give for fear of not being able to react quickly enough to a change of direction.
From the NFL...
Improper Cleats
(e) Shoe cleats made of aluminum or other material that may chip, fracture, or develop a cutting edge.
Conical cleats with concave sides or points which measure less than 3/8-inch in diameter at the tips,
or cleats with oblong ends which measure less than 1/4 by 3/4-inch at the end tips are also prohibited.
Nylon cleats with flat steel tips are permitted.
I will bet anyone they can change all the cleats they want, but it won't prevent any 5th metatarsal or Jones fractures to the players.
Also toe grip strength is not a genetic condition. Its a muscular condition and like all muscles if you have them and build them up things can improve greatly. If you have a myriad of general foot conditions and you see a physiotherapist or a podiatrist one of the common exercises they try to get all patients to do regularly is a pull/wrinkle the towel with your toes exercise in order to strengthen the foot. This has to be developed to the minimum requirement you need.
For us dull normals we need a minimum of strengthening. For a 250-350 player in the NFL they need a lot more functional strength in this area. A pair of shoes won't buy you strength.
If the cleats are longer they would create even greater force on the lateral portion of your foot if you plant to change direction. If they are shorter and you lose grip...well you got another problem.
The solution to this according to research is don't forget to exercise all the muscles you will be using in the game of football. Funny how a small bone on the outside edge of your foot can put you down. Daily toe scrunches can make a difference in giving you functionally stronger feet and engage your toes in the lateral force loading and reduce the pressure on the outside of your foot.
If I was the trainers I wouldn't be focusing on the shoes which are a problem IMO (the modern shoe), but rather focus on functional strength.
Slingshot genetical limiting???? The researchers are trying to understand the manner in which the condition exists.
They looked at studs on cleats and stud configuration. No one in football uses screw in cleats anymore unless it is a winter condition or excessive rainy condition game. Those shoes are too clunky and the players don't like the look nor do they like the weight.
On top the type of cleat is now regulated and all manufacturers have complied with the standard type cleat that doesn't fracture for safety reasons. Most players play with moulded cleats for better weight and performance. They don't want foot beds that twist and give for fear of not being able to react quickly enough to a change of direction.
From the NFL...
Improper Cleats
(e) Shoe cleats made of aluminum or other material that may chip, fracture, or develop a cutting edge.
Conical cleats with concave sides or points which measure less than 3/8-inch in diameter at the tips,
or cleats with oblong ends which measure less than 1/4 by 3/4-inch at the end tips are also prohibited.
Nylon cleats with flat steel tips are permitted.
I will bet anyone they can change all the cleats they want, but it won't prevent any 5th metatarsal or Jones fractures to the players.
Also toe grip strength is not a genetic condition. Its a muscular condition and like all muscles if you have them and build them up things can improve greatly. If you have a myriad of general foot conditions and you see a physiotherapist or a podiatrist one of the common exercises they try to get all patients to do regularly is a pull/wrinkle the towel with your toes exercise in order to strengthen the foot. This has to be developed to the minimum requirement you need.
For us dull normals we need a minimum of strengthening. For a 250-350 player in the NFL they need a lot more functional strength in this area. A pair of shoes won't buy you strength.
If the cleats are longer they would create even greater force on the lateral portion of your foot if you plant to change direction. If they are shorter and you lose grip...well you got another problem.
The solution to this according to research is don't forget to exercise all the muscles you will be using in the game of football. Funny how a small bone on the outside edge of your foot can put you down. Daily toe scrunches can make a difference in giving you functionally stronger feet and engage your toes in the lateral force loading and reduce the pressure on the outside of your foot.
If I was the trainers I wouldn't be focusing on the shoes which are a problem IMO (the modern shoe), but rather focus on functional strength.
