Latest Research: Forefoot Risks / Cadence vs. Knee Load / Groin Pain Breakthrough / Deadly Trail Running Truths

Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Join Brodie as he breaks down the latest running research from May 2025, giving you science-backed insights to run smarter, reduce injury risk, and boost performance. In this episode, you’ll explore:📌 Featured Research Summaries:1. Biomechanical Strategies to Improve RunningHow increasing your cadence by 10% can reduce knee pain — especially patellofemoral pain.Why combining cadence, footwear (lower heel drop), and orthoses yields the best biomechanical results.Why cadence alone might be the most powerful, accessible change you can make.2. Foot Strike & Tibial LoadingForefoot striking increases tibial stress by 15–16%—why this matters for runners with a history of shin splints or stress fractures.How exaggerating a heel strike decreased tibial load—especially useful for runners recovering from bone stress injuries.Don’t be fooled by impact forces: internal loading tells a more important story.3. Diagnosing Iliopsoas TendinopathyA new test (the HEC Test) combining hip flexion + external rotation had a 94% sensitivity and 88% specificity.Why this figure-4 movement is now one of the best clinical tools for groin pain.How a guided injection was used to confirm accuracy — and what this means for runners with chronic hip pain.4. Trail Running Safety InsightsBased on real-world fatal incidents reported in the news.Top causes of death: hypothermia, cardiac arrest, and falls.Actionable tips for recreational trail runners:Plan your route and let someone know.Bring layers and an emergency blanket — even for short runs.Use a GPS tracker and whistle.Know the symptoms of heatstroke and hyponatremia.For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃‍♂️📚- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓- The Run Smarter Book 📖- Access to Research Papers 📄🔍- & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨