Runners frequently turn to clinicians for guidance on footwear — yet myths and marketing often overshadow the science. This course equips rehabilitation and performance professionals with the latest evidence on shoe selection, rotation strategies, cushioning, pronation, and the role of advanced footwear technologies such as carbon-plated designs. Participants will explore how shoe characteristics influence running economy, injury risk, and performance, and they will develop practical strategies for addressing the most common questions runners ask. With a blend of research insights and clinical application, this course provides a clear framework for making confident, evidence-based footwear recommendations tailored to the needs of each runner.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

1. Analyze current evidence on shoe characteristics (cushioning, pronation support, carbon plates) and their impact on performance and injury risk.

2. Evaluate the benefits and limitations of shoe rotation strategies for reducing injury incidence and improving tissue load management.

3. Explain the role of advanced footwear technologies in enhancing running economy and provide balanced recommendations to runners considering them.

4. Apply a structured framework for discussing shoe selection with runners, integrating both biomechanical principles and individual training demands.

5. Develop a practical “running shoe reference guide” to answer common runner questions with confidence and evidence-based rationale.

CE Approval: This course is approved for 4 hours