Is Forefoot Running More Efficient Than Heel Strike Running?
Uncovering another mechanical property of forefoot running that allows it to save more energy than heel strike running.
Forefoot Strike
Can You Damage Your Feet from Running with a Heel Strike?
The high impact loads of heel strike running increases compartment pressure in the foot-ankle complex that persists as pain and injury as compared with forefoot running.
Can Heel Striking Cause Calf Pain When Running?
Heel strike running prevents the calves from being used more effectively as shock absorbers which not only increases calf loading, but amplifies impact to other areas of the leg as compared with forefoot running.
Is Forefoot Running Better for Your Shins Than Heel Strike Running?
Forefoot running is better for the shins than heel strike running because it was found to do a better at reducing opposing forces on the shins by aligning the shin more vertically at landing.
Why Heel Strike Running is Bad for Shins
One way to stop your shins from hurting when you run is to avoid landing with a heel strike and instead land with a forefoot strike. This is because forefoot running was found to have the biggest improvements in reduing opposing forces off the shins.