Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Changing your footstrike pattern does not decrease injury risk...it may just change the type of injuries you might see.
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This is because your foot strike pattern does not CHANGE the amount of force going through the leg.
It changes how those forces are distributed.
Landing closer to the forefoot may take stress off of the knee, but it puts more loading around the calf and foot region.
Landing closer to the heel region may put more stress on the knees, but it may take pressure off of the calf and foot.
While changing your foot strike may not necessarily be helpful in decreasing injury risk, it may be helpful when it comes to injury management.
For example, if you are having knee pain, utilizing more of a forefoot strike may be helpful in mitigating pain in the knee when running.
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I hope you found this post helpful. I would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below. And please don't hesitate to ask any questions you have for me too.
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Keep in mind that this is for educational purposes only. This does not replace medical advice.
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If you are interested in more short form content, check out my instagram (@jpgloria.dpt): instagram.com/jpgloria.dpt
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Also, I am finally opening up more slots for my run coach services. If you are interested, check out my website: jpgloria.com
Changing your footstrike pattern does not decrease injury risk...it may just change the type of injuries you might see.
-
This is because your foot strike pattern does not CHANGE the amount of force going through the leg.
It changes how those forces are distributed.
Landing closer to the forefoot may take stress off of the knee, but it puts more loading around the calf and foot region.
Landing closer to the heel region may put more stress on the knees, but it may take pressure off of the calf and foot.
While changing your foot strike may not necessarily be helpful in decreasing injury risk, it may be helpful when it comes to injury management.
For example, if you are having knee pain, utilizing more of a forefoot strike may be helpful in mitigating pain in the knee when running.
-
I hope you found this post helpful. I would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below. And please don't hesitate to ask any questions you have for me too.
-
Keep in mind that this is for educational purposes only. This does not replace medical advice.
-
If you are interested in more short form content, check out my instagram (@jpgloria.dpt): instagram.com/jpgloria.dpt
-
Also, I am finally opening up more slots for my run coach services. If you are interested, check out my website: jpgloria.com
