Jun 09 2008
Flip-Flops Flop
According to research at the 55th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), individuals wearing flip-flops alter their gait and may experience lower leg pain as a result. ???????? ????? ????????The study compared the gait of 39 college age men and women wearing flip-flop style sandals and athletic shoes. Both the flip-flops and the athletic shoes used in the study ranged in price and style. The flip-flops ranged in cost from $5.00 - $50.00. The participants in the study walked along a platform which measured the vertical force as the heel and foot hit the ground. Their stride length and leg angle were also evaluated.