Systematic review reveals the role of advanced footwear technology on performance, physiology, and injury risk, suggesting personalized approaches are necessary.
AFT offers significant performance and biomechanical benefits, but its physiological effects vary, and potential injury risks such as altered lower-limb stiffness and increased joint load require careful management. Personalized approaches to footwear technology are crucial to maximizing AFT's benefits.
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