Comments on: Foot Strike and Injury Risk in Runners: My Article in Lower Extremity Review

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Dave.

Thanks Dave!

By: Jason Keck

Jason Keck — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Wow that was a lot to process! One finding that stood out in my mind was how vertical impact measurements were lower in front foot loaders compared to heel loaders but not in the study in which people were instructed to lead with their front foot. What do you think about the idea that people are predisposed to a certain foot impact pattern, and that it is safest for them to use that pattern?

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

That is a superb, sober, clinical, and fascinating state-of-the-union. It is one of very few articles I've read on this topic that I could show to my podiatrist friends without them rolling their eyes. Well done Pete!

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Jason Keck.

I wrote a whole book on the topic :) It's very complicated because we all vary so much based on our individual histories. I do believe that if we all grew up habitually barefoot we would almost all be midfoot or forefoot strikers when we run under most circumstances.

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