SFU Run Lab

We are a clinical research lab offering services to runners from gait analysis to retraining and injury prevention to treatment.

[SFU Run Lab @sfurunlab]

New research from the SFU Run Lab! #OpenAccess #Running

[BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine @BMJOpenSEM]

🚨NEW #QualitativeResearch by Napier et al:

👟 Are running shoes really made for women? 🏃‍♀️✨

A new qualitative study dives into the running footwear needs of women — and finds that most current shoe designs still don’t match women’s real preferences or biomechanics.

🔍 In focus groups with 21 women runners (ages 20–70) in Vancouver:
💬 Runners prioritised comfort, fit, and injury prevention.
👣 Many wanted a wider toe box, narrower heel, and more cushioning.
🤰 Women shared how shoe needs change during pregnancy, postpartum, and aging, with shifts toward stability and comfort over style.

The findings call for inclusive, evidence-based co-design of women-specific running shoes — made by and for women runners at every life stage.

Link to read the full open-access study: https://t.co/2ZbRJJYAjw

@SFURunLab @runnerphysio
#UnderTheSpotlight #WeAreBOSEM #WomenInSport #RunningResearch #SportsMedicine #RunningShoes #Biomechanics #GenderEquity #InjuryPrevention #SportScience #WomenWhoRun #OpenAccess

[SFU Run Lab @sfurunlab]

Do you identify as a woman? Do you partake in regular physical activity? We want your thoughts on breast discomfort during physical activity!
Please fill out our short survey to help inform better sports bra design! https://t.co/rvt3KIV8zF
Please share widely!

[SFU Run Lab @sfurunlab]

Proud of the SFU Run Lab team for excelling both academically and athletically at the ACSM Annual Meeting! 🏅👏 @AcsmBig awards and @ACSMNews 5K race victory - a true testament to our dedication and hard work. #SFURunLab #ACSM2024 #RunningScience

[SFU Run Lab @sfurunlab]

SFU Run Lab was busy today with 5 poster presentations on our research at #acsm2024!

[Chris Napier PT, PhD @runnerphysio]

The @SFURunLab team made it to Boston for #acsm2024! Started with a tour of @newbalance Sports Research Lab and a team workout on the track at MIT. #academiclife

[SFU Run Lab @sfurunlab]

SFU Run Lab will be on site at the Pacific Distance Carnival this weekend using motion capture analysis to gather data from runners in the 5000m/10,000m running & 10,000m race walk events! Athletes check your email for consent forms. Good luck to all those competing!

[Chris Napier PT, PhD @runnerphysio]

Setting up a biomechanics lab on a race course in the desert was a novel experience for us! We learned a ton in the process and we are working hard to process the 144 hours of results!!! Looking forward to getting these results to you @runcamille!

[SFU Run Lab @sfurunlab]

SFU Run Lab is in Southern California leading the biomechanics research at the #lululemonfurther event! Check out our pop up field research lab!

[Chris Napier PT, PhD @runnerphysio]

A glimpse inside our @sfurunlab biomechanics lab in the field at #lululemonfurther https://t.co/EGVEoxfx4V

[Christian Barton @DrChrisBarton]

Did you decide you would take up running in 2024? Or run more?

Here is a great post from our @Complete_Clinic resident running physio Ni'ia Jones

https://t.co/PmquZi13fF

[Chris Napier PT, PhD @runnerphysio]

Final program for the 5th World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy in Oslo is out! 👇

Fantastic range of speakers and topics. I’m looking forward to presenting our latest research on the use of wearable tech to monitor running biomechanics in the wild! 🏃🏻‍♀️ 🏃🏽‍♂️

[Chris Napier PT, PhD @runnerphysio]

💯 & this doesn't end at supplements. Foam rolling, stretching, "alternative treatments" - everything has a cost. Some of those may be justified at times, but if it is taking time/money away from more effective approaches then it is harmful in my view.

[International Society of Biomechanics in Sports @ISBSOFFICIAL]

🚨 Online Symposium 🚨

Ten sessions of sports biomechanics over two days, free for ISBS members (remember to renew for 2024)!

Further details: https://t.co/2BINnjAuvG

Session details are in the thread below 🧵

[Rich Blagrove @rich_blagrove]

📣 New open-access publication! 📣

Do Exercise-Based Prevention Programs Reduce Injury in Endurance Runners? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
@SportsMedicineJ

https://t.co/MrtY2bAZhl

Thanks to Henry Wu who led this work and co-authors @ksfbrookewavell @BiomechMax @dtpfong

[Juan Manuel Alonso @DrJuanMAlonso]

Paper Alert 🚨

#bonestressinjuries in #athletics 🏃 #trackandfield

⁦@shanekellypt⁩ ⁦@DrNoelPollock⁩

Epidemiology of bone injuries in elite athletics: A prospective 9-year cohort study - ScienceDirect https://t.co/tYr0XTRz1o

[Vital Performance @VitalPhysioEd]

Last 5 places left : CPD in London
This course is must attend to all who are interested in advance concepts about running injuries @rwilly2003 and his work  is regularly featured in Runner’s World and Outside Magazine. To find more or book visit: https://t.co/UrVjT57ZXX

[Running-Physio @tomgoom]

What are the key treatment strategies for ‘Runner’s Knee’ (PFP)? https://t.co/pPqprd5s0f

[Running-Physio @tomgoom]

Does strength training reduce risk of running injury? https://t.co/MaeKe29gRD

[ACSM_BIG @AcsmBig]

Congratulations to Luk and Sean, the student travel and research award winners sponsored by @MotionAnalysis 6/n

[ACSM_BIG @AcsmBig]

Congratulations to Minju and James, the student travel and research award winners sponsored by @optitrack 7/n

[ACSM_BIG @AcsmBig]

Congratulations to Madeline and Meihui, the student travel and research award winners sponsored by @BertecHQ 8/n