Forefoot running has been scientifically proven to resolve and prevent all the injuries caused by heel strike running. And its even more efficient! Here’s why:
How Do You Treat Heel Strike Pain?
Heel strike running is the most damaging style of running to the heel because the mechanical risk factors engaged at heel strike were found to wear away the heel pad. What’s worse, cushioned running shoes was unhelpful because heel-impact was actually amplified. In recent years, several compelling studies have emerged to explain that the best path for protecting, not just the heel, but the body from impact-related damage, forefoot running’s claim to fame is there’s so little impact acting on the entire body that it does no harm.
