Unlike heel strike running, forefoot running prevents over-striding by positioning the ankle in-line with the knee via increased knee flexion at touchdown. This is where the source of extra impact protection comes from, but in heel strike running, the ankle lands in front of the knee at touchdown, resulting in a full over-stride, leading to significantly larger rises of the brake force and compressive loading. Read more here!
What Running Style is Best for Your Knees? Forefoot Running!
