Heel Strike Running May Cause Hyper Pronation
Many of the root causes of most running-related injuries are determined by how much a runner pronates. Pronation refers to the natural side-to-side motions of […]
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Do Cushioned Running Shoes Cause Injuries?
Thick cushioned running shoes with stability support may increase the risk of injuries because they may actually force the feet into extreme positions (hyperpronation) which may cause the ankles to work harder in keeping foot-steps steadied through the touchdown and stance phases of running. This increased mechanical work at the ankles may spill over onto multiple sites of the leg, like the shins and knees and may be a net contributor to many common running-related injuries, such as ankle sprains, shin splints and runner’s knee.
Forefoot Running While Barefoot May Fix Foot Overpronation
Differences in pronation of the foot in forefoot running and in heel strike running and find out how pronation in forefoot running may be more controlled.
Forefoot Running Attenuates Impact Better
Forefoot running involves less pronation than heel strike running, suggesting that pronation is not important for attenuating impact in forefoot running. Yet, forefoot running still […]
Bare Feet Shoes Allow Natural Foot Motions
Bare feet shoes enables the foot/ankle complex to manage foot motions while forefoot running.
Limb Length Discrepancy Big Problem for Heel Strike Runners
In addition to generating huge amounts of impact, heel strike runners are at an even greater risk of injury if they have a limb length discrepancy.
High Cushion Running Shoes Bad for Achilles Tendon
More research finds that high cushion running shoes are not protective, nor functional.
How Running Barefoot Reduces Pronation of the Foot
When running barefoot, the foot undergoes less fluctuations in pronation compared to that of running in a cushioned running shoe. Countless reports have found that […]
How to Stop Pronation Problems During Running? Not with Stability Shoes
Excessive over and underpronation (extreme motions of the heel) during running can be significant producers of most common injuries such as sore shin muscles (aka […]
What Causes a Runner to Overpronate
Pronation during running is linked to foot strike pattern in that runners who heel strike may pronate differently and have greater pronation than runners who […]