There are two proven reasons forefoot running does more to stabilize the foot than heel strike running. For one, a forefoot strike landing is a much lower strike angle or a flatter placement of the foot at landing. This results in a larger foot contact area, making it easier for the foot-ankle complex to balance itself at landing. For another, forefoot running automatically results in briefer ground-contact time, leaving far less time for the foot to be pushed into straining positions. Its the improved foot-step stability in a forefoot strike landing that results in more precision coordination between the joints of the foot and leg. Read more here!
