Forefoot striking in minimal shoes and how it can affect running injuries

The article discusses and examines whether changes in strike pattern and footwear can contributed to injuries associated with running.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to examine the benefits of barefoot running (typically an FFS pattern), and compare the lower extremity mechanics between forefoot strike and rearfoot strike and the implications of their differences with regards to running injury.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. Different footstrike patterns and the implications there of on potential risk for injury.
2. Lower body mechanical differences in rearfoot strike versus forefoot strike.
3. The optimal mechanical environment for specific foot and ankle structures.
4. The importance of footwear when assessing foot mechanics.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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