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Should we raise kids barefoot?

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

Who are one of the most famous communities of barefoot running in the world?

a)

Kalenjin, Kenya

b)

Arhus, Denmark

c)

Orange, France

d)

Melbourne, Australia

2.

How far do most kids run to school each way almost exclusively barefoot?

a)

1 Km

b)

3 km

c)

5 km

d)

20 Km

3.

Which of the following are examples of foot adaptations that occur when kids run barefoot?

a)

Stronger Feet

b)

More Flexible Feet

c)

More active muscles of Feet

4.

Kids who are mainly barefoot during running and play outside decrease there chances of lower leg injuries by what factor?

a)

Twice

b)

Three times

c)

Eight times

d)

Ten times

5.

What is the name of this arch that normally develops while being active as a kid?

a)

Medial Longitudinal Arch

b)

Lateral Longitudinal Arch

c)

Transverse Arch

d)

Metatarsal Arch

6.

A person who has a "flat" foot means?

a)

Their arch collapses under their own body weight

b)

Their Transverse Arch is Damaged

c)

The Heel is misshaped

d)

The front pad of their foot never developed

7.

All babies are born with?

a)

Flat feet

b)

Normal Arches

c)

High Arches

8.

When kids develop the foot arch?

a)

Born with it

b)

About 2 years old (Toddler time)

c)

About 4 years old

d)

About 6 years old

9.

In 1990's India doctor began to notice which kids almost never had flat feet?

a)

City Kids

b)

Suburban Kids

c)

Rural Kids

10.

Which types of kids shoes have been most closely linked to normal arch development?

a)

Open toed Sandals

b)

Closed toed Running Shoes

c)

Sturdy Boots

11.

If you were to start running barefoot today you learn to impact the ground on what part your foot?

a)

On your heel

b)

Mid foot at arch

c)

Front or ball/pad of foot

12.

By barefoot training now after 6 months you can expect?

a)

Foot Strength increase by 50%

b)

Better foot gait (walking pattern)

c)

Better Balance

13.

Starting barefoot activities can also have a downside...What stress response can happen if you train to intensely to quickly?

a)

Stress fractures of foot

b)

Foot Edema

c)

Chronic Ankle instability

14.

What were your major takeaways from this video and let me know are you going to try barefoot exercises? Just remember if you are start off slowly and build up :)

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