Can You Damage Your Feet from Running with a Heel Strike?
The high impact loads of heel strike running increases compartment pressure in the foot-ankle complex that persists as pain and injury as compared with forefoot running.
Articles by Bretta Riches
Can Heel Striking Cause Calf Pain When Running?
Heel strike running prevents the calves from being used more effectively as shock absorbers which not only increases calf loading, but amplifies impact to other areas of the leg as compared with forefoot running.
Is Forefoot Running Better for Your Shins Than Heel Strike Running?
Forefoot running is better for the shins than heel strike running because it was found to do a better at reducing opposing forces on the shins by aligning the shin more vertically at landing.
Is Heel Strike Running Bad for the Knees?
Heel strike running is bad for the knees because it produces too many opposing forces on the knee. The only way to prevent these forces is with forefoot runnng.
How Do I Avoid Shin Splints When Running? Stop Heel Striking!
Heel strike running was found to increase rapid contractions in the anterior tibialis (the muscle that runs down the front of the shin) which was found to be a risk factor for shin splints as compared with forefoot running.