“For the simple fact that it’s going to grip the ice and it’s going to give you better traction, that’s great. Ferber said they always ask runners to be reasonable and listen to their bodies, which includes staying in And there’s zero evidence to support or refute they’re injury-protective or injury-causative properties,” he said. “We completely leave it up to the runner. Strength of that muscle is critical in order to improve your balance.”Īs for ice traction devices, Ferber said the decision to use them is entirely individual. If you’re running in slippery conditions, you’re in an unstable situation. “The only muscle that controls your side-to-side balance is your gluteus medius. “All of the other muscles in your legs - your quads, your hamstrings, your glutes, your calf muscles - they are responsible for energy absorption when your foot lands on the ground, and they’re responsible for energy generation to propel you forward. Research has shown that hip strength - specifically in the gluteus medius, the muscle on the side of the hip - is critical in terms of maintaining balance, Ferber said.
“They need to reduce their mileage, reduce their intensity and get stronger and more flexible because of that biomechanical pattern.” Research has shown that hip strength is critical in terms of maintaining balance In order to reduce their injury risk, Ferber said they tell runners that they need to run in that manner to retain stability in slippery conditions. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.