How Forefoot Running Prevents Shin Splints vs Heel Strike Running

How Forefoot Running Prevents Shin Splints vs Heel Strike Running

SOURCE: Yong et al., 2014; J Boimech, 47, pp 3594.

Unlike heel strike running, in a forefoot strike landing, the front of the foot points down towards the ground upon and at landing, as seen above. This orientation of the foot is called ‘plantar-flexion’ and the clinical relevance of it is it was found to do the most good in toning down impact loads to the shins. Read more here!

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