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Pedro Rodrigues, PhD, PT
Biomechanics Advisor, FitX
Pedro is a biomechanics researcher and physical therapist who advises FitX on how feet move and interact with footwear. His expertise includes lower-extremity biomechanics and running mechanics.
Conversations with Pedro.
SIZE & SHAPE
The right size can still be the wrong shape
Pedro explains why left and right feet often differ, and why size and width alone miss your foot’s shape.
Pedro Rodrigues, PhD, PT
Biomechanics Advisor, FitX
CUSHIONING
Softer is not automatically better: cushioning vs. support
Pedro explains why softer or more supportive isn’t always the right call.
Pedro Rodrigues, PhD, PT
Biomechanics Advisor, FitX
FIT
Can a shoe be too loose to perform well?
Pedro explains when a snugger fit helps, when your foot needs room to move, and why it depends on the activity.
Pedro Rodrigues, PhD, PT
Biomechanics Advisor, FitX
FIT
Does a poor shoe fit affect more than comfort?
Pedro explains how the body works around a shoe that limits the foot, and why the knee and hip may have to move differently.
Pedro Rodrigues, PhD, PT
Biomechanics Advisor, FitX
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