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.
One reason heel strike running is unsustainable for injury prevention is that it causes higher rates of tension and compression on the hamstrings as compared […]
Heel strike running is bad for the feet because it pushes pronation out of a safer range which amplifies impact and increases mechanical instability on the leg as compared with forefoot running.
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.
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.
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.
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