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Another reason heel strike running is self-defeating is because there are too many negative forces at work on the foot-ankle complex which a lot of ankle injuries stem from as compared with forefoot running.
Barefoot running actually prevents shin splints, overall, by enhancing the proper forefoot strike that’s more stable and less impact-intensive. However, temporary shin splints may arise in newbie barefoot runners simply because their leg strength is unconditioned, but the shin splints will fully resolve as soon as the legs adapt to the new running condition.
One of the many ways barefoot running prevents shin splints is by making the foot better at holding more firm during stance, which prevents straining misalignments of the shin.
What can a runner do to protect their knees? Research has shown that heel strike running and running with a knee brace encourages mechanics that actually leads to an endless struggle with knee injury!
Multiple lines of research has shown the best way to use your upper body when running is to lean forward while letting your torso slightly twist side-to-side (i.e. thoracic rotation). This was found to dramatically improve the shock absorbing characteristics of the back, alleviating lower back pain and it even unstresses the knees!
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