Is Heel Strike Running Bad?

Heel strike running is bad because multiple lines of research over the last few decades have proved the many verifiable aspects of heel strike running that are primarily responsible for nearly all running injuries vs forefoot running.

Does Heel Striking Cause Hip Pain?

Does Heel Striking Cause Hip Pain?

24/12/2022 Bretta Riches 0

Heel strike running is strongly associated with causing unstable motions of the foot during stance which transfers greater rotational stress and bending strain up the leg, into the hips as compared with forefoot running which engages more controlled and function foot pronation.

Is Heel Striking Less Efficient Than Forefoot Running?

Is Heel Striking Less Efficient Than Forefoot Running?

06/10/2022 Bretta Riches 0

One way heel striking when running is less efficient than forefoot running is that it fatigues the legs faster. This is because landing heel-first when running puts more taxing mechnanical and physical stress on the muscles, soft tissues, joints and bones as compared with forefoot running. 

Is Heel Strike Running Bad for Your Legs?

Is Heel Strike Running Bad for Your Legs?

20/09/2022 Bretta Riches 0

Heel strike running is bad for the leg, not just by burdening the leg with more impact loads, but by causing the stance leg to be more unbalanced and ‘wobbly’, which increases the risk for a hyperextension injury to the leg.

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