Mythbusting Running Shoes: What the Research Really Says — with DR. CRISTINE AGRESTA

Send us Fan MailToday I speak with Dr. Cristina Agresta, a physical therapist, Assistant Professor and sports medicine researcher. Her research focuses on developing assessment and monitoring techniques that improve clinical decision-making regarding athlete care and athletic performance. As a former runner, mom, clinician, and researcher, she offers a comprehensive perspective on the topic.  We talk about all the common myths surrounding running shoes and give real, up-to-date advice!  We talk about: -common running shoes choices -carbon plated running shoes -heel drop and stack height -the place for barefoot running -avoiding “right” and “wrong” -working in academia -foot size increasing after pregnancy  Time Stamps 1:00 introduction 4:09 going wrong with running shoes 9:45 prioritizing comfort 13:01 explaining heel drop 15:03 minimalist shoes and barefoot running 23:40 bridging the gap from clinician to academia 29:23 her experience pregnancy and postpartum 38:25 practical advice for choosing a shoe 43:00 rapid fire questions  CONNECT WITH CARRIE IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/ Website: https://carriepagliano.com  CONNECT WITH CRISTINE Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgrestaCristine Website: https://uwdpt-research.rehab.washington.edu/agresta-sportscience  The University of Washington Doctor of Physical Therapy program is a top-notch graduate program that provides exceptional education and unique experiences for those interested becoming a PT (https://www.physicaltherapy.uw.edu). We also have a number of post-professional residencies (https://pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu) with a sports PT residency in the works! The Active Mom Podcast — a real mom's guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond, for active moms and the professionals who help them get there.Quick-hit conversations with moms, providers, and researchers... because you don't have a lot of free time (you're probably listening at 1.5x right now).Follow so you don't miss an episode. Rate & review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — it's how the next mom searching for these answers actually finds them. Share it with the friend who needs it.Questions or topic requests? DM me 💌