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Kinesiology Research

Barefoot and minimal shoes may increase injury risk in young runners

OSU-Cascades kinesiology researchers find increased impact forces

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Faculty and Staff Kinesiology News

Kinesiology professor tapped as interim dean

Christine Pollard to serve as interim dean of academic affairs for OSU-Cascades beginning on June 1.

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Features Kinesiology Research

OSU-Cascades to launch first doctoral degree, doctor of physical therapy

Oregon State University-Cascades in Bend will launch its first doctoral program, a doctor of physical therapy, in fall 2021.

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Kinesiology News Research

Look beyond the novelty

A six-week transition period did not help wearers adjust to “maximal” running shoes, indicating that increased impact forces and loading rates caused by the shoe design do not change over time.

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Features Research

Finding the ideal running shoe

Christine Pollard has made it her personal mission to better understand how to help runners prevent injury and find their ideal running shoe.

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Kinesiology Students

OSU-Cascades: Hands-on experience

Under the supervision of physical therapists and lab staff, the interns study movement, identify inefficiencies and provide recommendations designed to decrease stress on the musculoskeletal structures in the body.