Arch – RUN FOREFOOT

Are Orthotics Good for Runners? NO!

04/11/2024 Bretta Riches 1

Emerging research raises new questions and concerns about the efficacy of orthotics as findings show that runners actually suffer under wearing orthotics. Orthotics were found to do nothing to reduce foot strain or impact, and failed to keep the foot steady. Instead, orthotics were found to force the feet into extreme positions, especially in heel strike runners, which over-strained the plantar fascia and arch, The good news is however, changing your foot strike from heel strike to forefoot strike is the best, sustainable solution in maintaining foot step stability and low impact production!

Heel Strike Running is Bad For Your Foot’s Arch vs Forefoot Running

12/02/2024 Bretta Riches 1

The hard impact from heel striking was found to overload the arch, resulting in forces acting on the arch that are stronger than the forces acting on the arch in forefoot running. At the same time, the burst in high impact that always occurs at heel strike forces the foot into extreme positions (hyper-pronation), resulting in more bending and twisting strain rippling onto the leg and into the knee! What’s worse, there’s little indication that shoe cushioning is a quick fix for this. The best course of action is to adopt a forefoot strike landing because it was also proven to make it easier for the arch to store more energy-saving elastic power, which is what the arch was designed for.

Barefoot Running Makes Your Feet More Energy Efficient

06/12/2022 Bretta Riches 0

Barefoot running was found to make multiple aspects of the foot more effective at storing and releasing more elastic energy as compared with traditional running shoes.

Why Heel Strike Running is Bad for High Arches

More Reasons Heel Strike Running is Bad for Runners with High Arches

10/11/2022 Bretta Riches 1

Research shows that runners with high arches do not produce more impact if they land with a forefoot strike, but running will always be rough and tumble if they heel strike.

Are Minimalist Shoes Good for Your Feet?

26/06/2020 Bretta Riches 1

Minimalist running shoes prevent injury by encouraging mechanical engagements, such as increased arch mobility and compression, which makes the foot better at holding your stride mechanics more stable and prevents increases in impacts from spreading out onto the rest of the leg!