Tag: heel striking

Maintaining heel-toe pattern while running barefoot may lead to frequent injuries in older athletes

Dr. Nick Campitelli | April 17, 2015

In recent years there has been an explosion in barefoot running, as well as the purchase and use of “minimalist” running shoes that more closely resemble barefoot running

Barefoot Running

Barefoot Running Study Examines Heel Striking Among Kenyans

Dr. Nick Campitelli | January 26, 2013

The article below was written by Amby Burfoot from Runners World and discusses a new study published that shows not all habitually barefoot runners land with a forefoot

Barefoot Running

New Study Demonstrates “Traditional” Running Shoes Influence Incorrect Form?

Dr. Nick Campitelli | January 10, 2013

The study titled Footstrike patterns among novice runners wearing a conventional, neutral running shoe was published in Gait and Posture and can be read by clicking below. Footstrike

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Tag: heel striking