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.

Injury Free Running Starts with Less Cushioning

How to Run in Minimalist Shoes

21/06/2024 Bretta Riches 0

Minimalist running shoes are intended for landing with a forefoot strike, not a heel strike, because forefoot striking, whether in conventional cushioned shoes or barefoot-inspired minimalist shoes does significantly more to reduce injury to the knee, shins, hips and lower back by breaking the flow of high impacts and driving better footstep stability.

Vibram Five Fingers KSO EVO Review

Vibram FiveFingers KSO EVO Review

22/03/2023 Bretta Riches 9

The Vibram FiveFingers KSO EVO is a perfect alternative to going barefoot and is ideal for running, walking and hiking on the roads, sidewalks, grass, beaches and trails in warm and cooler weather, but can also be used for kayaking, kite-boarding, jet skiing, tubing down a river, boating, etc!

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