Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Accurate self-detection of foot strike pattern may reduce the risk of running-related injuries in endurance ...

These studies suggest that even within RFS (and without changing foot-strike pattern), decreased impact-loading may reduce injury risk. As impact-loading is reduced in MFS and FFS runners, it has been ...

With the increasing popularity of minimalist footwear and barefoot running, it is imperative that clinicians understand running mechanics and the potential implications of these footwear options.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Picture yourself running down a trail or treadmill. Do you land on your heel first (rearfoot strike), or do you land on the middle or front of your foot (non-rearfoot strike)? If ...

For some runners, high heel-to-toe drop shoes (the difference between the height of the heel and the forefoot), which you’ll find on highly cushioned running shoes, can offer up some much needed ...

It would seem a simple question: what part of your foot hits the ground first when you’re running – heel or toe? But most runners get it wrong. That’s according to a new study, published in the ...

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Barefoot running and minimalist shoes offer less heel-cushioning. It is postulated that when an RFS runner changes from a traditional shoe to a minimalist shoe (or no shoe), landing on the heel will ...