Heel Strike Running Causes Overpronation of the Foot

How Heel Strike Running Causes Plantar Fasciitis

23/01/2025 Bretta Riches 4

Plantar fasciitis can be added to the list of injuries caused by heel strike running because the higher-than-normal amounts of impact on the heel at touchdown was found to cause plantar fascia degeneration and fragmentation as well as reduced thickness and atrophy of the fascia. This is why heel strike running causes plantar fasciitis to turn into a chronic condition as compared with forefoot running.

Heel Pain Due to Running

How Cushioned Heeled Running Shoes Actually Cause Heel Injuries

11/01/2025 Bretta Riches 2

When it comes to preventing running-related heel injuries, running shoes with thick cushioned heels were found to actually cause pain and injury to the heel by causing you to land too hard on your heels. The most clinically promising method to protect your heels when running is to adopt a forefoot strike landing which was found to spread impact best over the foot, resulting little to no damaging impact at the heel.

Why Cushioned Running Shoes Are Bad for Your Running Form

Are Cushioned Running Shoes Bad for Your Feet?

13/11/2024 Bretta Riches 14

Because of the complete loss of ground-feel, cushioned running shoes especially shoes with more padding under the heel than the front of the shoe, was found to be the net contributor to high- impact running as compared with barefoot and minimalist running.

What is the Point of Minimalist Shoes?

What is the Point of Minimalist Shoes?

12/10/2024 Bretta Riches 1

Unlike conventional shoes, minimalist shoes are more beneficial for your feet because research has shown that there’s less stress on your foot. This is because of the wide, anatomically correct shape of a minimalist shoe allows your entire foot to expand, which expands the surface area of contact, thereby reduces uneven tendon, muscle and bone stress on the foot. At the same time, the unrestricted, flexible fit delivers a constant stream of engagement to promote more soft tissue growth and muscle strength development of the foot and leg.

Why Thick Cushioned Running Shoes Dont Reduce Injuries

Is it Better to Have Cushioned Running Shoes? NO!

01/10/2024 Bretta Riches 2

More research piles up confirming that cushioned running shoes do not align well with reducing injuries because these shoes were found to make unsafe and inefficient uses of the knee-joint and the Achilles tendon as compared with minimalist shoes, which are barefoot-like running shoes that do more to correct your running form and strengthen your feet.

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