Sports Health December 2020 PMID 32813597

Effects of Foot Strike Techniques on Running Biomechanics: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Yilin Xu, Peng Yuan, Ran Wang, Dan Wang, Jia Liu, Hui Zhou

Mentions

29
Peak: 3 in Sep 2020
across 4 sources since Aug 2020

Extended reach

4,213,068
potential audience

Total likes

31,977

Video views

4,095,119

Mentions per month

Aug 2020 – Feb 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter18 posts
  • News5 articles
  • YouTube3 videos
  • Facebook3 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Participants show high interest by discussing how different foot strike patterns affect joint loading and injury risk, with examples like the mention that rearfoot strikes increase knee stress while forefoot strikes elevate ankle load. The tone indicates a recognition of the research's relevance, though only some posts delve into technical details, reflecting moderate engagement and impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the findings of the systematic review, especially acknowledging the biomechanical trade-offs of different foot strike techniques.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions reflect strong interest, with many posts highlighting the relevance of foot strike to injury prevention and running efficiency.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include references to biomechanics, injury risk, and practical implications, indicating they are thoughtfully engaging with the article's content.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest awareness of how foot strike techniques could influence running practices and injury risks, implying a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the biomechanical effects of forefoot strike (FFS) and rearfoot strike (RFS) patterns in running, finding that FFS tends to reduce impact force, loading rate, and joint stress but increases ankle and knee joint moments and forces.
  • The study involved analyzing 26 research papers with 472 participants, revealing significant differences in biomechanical variables between FFS and RFS styles, highlighting potential implications for running-related injury risks.
  • Overall, FFS may help lower impact-related injuries, but it also increases certain joint forces and moments, so choosing a foot strike pattern should consider individual biomechanics and injury history.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Prof Andy Lane
@AndyLane27 · X

Injury risk; focusing on technique to alter quality of movement... Translating evidence to practice... Here is a review of footstrike for runners @UKRunChat @uknetrunner @fionalin35 @RossCloak https://t.co/XJoRy1K3ri

May 9, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 6,234 followers View post →
Oscar Madruga Armada
@Dr_OscarMadruga · X

Ejemplo de la Ley de la Conservación de la Energía (la que dice que la energía ni se crea ni se destruye, solo se transforma). En la carrera dependiendo de la técnica empleada la energía o fuerzas que actúan sobre el cuerpo varían en su localización. https://t.co/SRKSSGI6VE

Sep 4, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 750 followers View post →
Bert Mandelbaum, MD
@MandelbaumMD · X

RT @Sports_Health: Rearfoot strike vs. forefoot strike during running: #rearfoot imposed higher biomechanical loads on ground impact and knee/ patellofemoral joints, #forefoot imposed higher biomechanical loads on the ankle and Achilles tendon. https://t.co/pjIGn8TSEN

Mar 5, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,463 followers View post →
Emmanuel Rocha
@emma_rocha · X

Rearfoot strike imposed higher loads on overall ground impact and knee and patellofemoral joints, whereas forefoot strike imposed higher loads on the ankle joint and Achilles tendon. https://t.co/amrImlroo0

Aug 25, 2020 · 2 likes · 867 followers View post →
Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach
@Sports_Health · X

Rearfoot strike vs. forefoot strike during running: #rearfoot imposed higher biomechanical loads on ground impact and knee/ patellofemoral joints, #forefoot imposed higher biomechanical loads on the ankle and Achilles tendon. #runningbiomechanics #gait https://t.co/5CG9zOthQ9 https://t.co/Sro8wdCyUJ

Feb 9, 2021 · 1 like · 13,329 followers View post →
Diego Forero MD, PhD
@daforerog · X

Effects of Foot Strike Techniques on Running Biomechanics: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://t.co/D7IbeSXJYg

Oct 25, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,598 followers View post →

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Amir Ali Ibn
@AmirAliIbn1 · X

See how footstrike influences how you run https://t.co/PS6GdoGLlL via @YouTube

Feb 15, 2025 · 225 followers View post →
عبدالاله العنزي
@lxn86 · X

@abbdu_PT @amel_yaser @malhijily @WejdanYQ_ @alsllmii @_Yousfoo أتفق تماماً معك في نقطة التسميه ، لكن اختلف معك في نقطة المعلومة المغلوطه أعتقد انه أخطا في التعبير يوم ربطها بالاصابة هو الأصح انه النزول على الكاحل يحط حمل اكبر على مفصل الركبة والنزول على مشط القدم يحط حمل اكبر على مفصل الكاحل و وتر العرقوب https://t.co/WaGi9APSZh https://t.co/lBfGfywdgK

Sep 14, 2023 · 1 like · 339 followers View post →
Ziyad
@z7ziyad · X

@abbdu_PT @alsllmii بخصوص موضوع الاصابات : اتوقع ان الضيف جالس يتكلم على احتمالية حدوث الاصابة تختلف بناء على طريقة الركض ،وهذا الشئ مذكور بالمراجعه المنهجية : https://t.co/Oec6PaNy3e - يوجد مسمى اخصائي حركي يدعي بال Kinesiologist https://t.co/CP85K9wraG

Sep 14, 2023 · 1,104 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @daforerog: Effects of Foot Strike Techniques on Running Biomechanics: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://t.co/D7IbeSXJYg

Oct 25, 2022 · 1 share · 6,713 followers View post →
Diego Forero MD, PhD
@daforerog · X

Effects of Foot Strike Techniques on Running Biomechanics: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://t.co/D7IbeSXJYg

Oct 25, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,598 followers View post →
UKRunChat
@UKRunChat · X

RT @AndyLane27: Injury risk; focusing on technique to alter quality of movement... Translating evidence to practice... Here is a review of…

May 9, 2022 · 1 share · 77,191 followers View post →
Prof Andy Lane
@AndyLane27 · X

Injury risk; focusing on technique to alter quality of movement... Translating evidence to practice... Here is a review of footstrike for runners @UKRunChat @uknetrunner @fionalin35 @RossCloak https://t.co/XJoRy1K3ri

May 9, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 6,234 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @piyohiko8608: Effects of Foot Strike Techniques on Running Biomechanics: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://t.co/Flbnto8BKm

Dec 12, 2021 · 1 share · 6,713 followers View post →
M.Holstein (90)
@piyohiko8608 · X

Effects of Foot Strike Techniques on Running Biomechanics: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://t.co/Flbnto8BKm

Dec 12, 2021 · 1 share · 209 followers View post →
physionarium
@physionarium · X

Jul 22, 2021 · 54 followers View post →
physionarium
@physionarium · X

Jul 22, 2021 · 54 followers View post →
Bert Mandelbaum, MD
@MandelbaumMD · X

RT @Sports_Health: Rearfoot strike vs. forefoot strike during running: #rearfoot imposed higher biomechanical loads on ground impact and knee/ patellofemoral joints, #forefoot imposed higher biomechanical loads on the ankle and Achilles tendon. https://t.co/pjIGn8TSEN

Mar 5, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,463 followers View post →
Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach
@Sports_Health · X

Rearfoot strike vs. forefoot strike during running: #rearfoot imposed higher biomechanical loads on ground impact and knee/ patellofemoral joints, #forefoot imposed higher biomechanical loads on the ankle and Achilles tendon. #runningbiomechanics #gait https://t.co/5CG9zOthQ9 https://t.co/Sro8wdCyUJ

Feb 9, 2021 · 1 like · 13,329 followers View post →
Spine Chiropractic
@SpineChropractc · X

Runners -- Is Front Or Rearfoot Strike Better?

Oct 5, 2020 · 6 followers View post →
Sara García Oreja
@garciaoreja · X

RT @Oscaranimal1: Ejemplo de la Ley de la Conservación de la Energía (la que dice que la energía ni se crea ni se destruye, solo se transfo…

Sep 4, 2020 · 2 shares · 531 followers View post →
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@raulfdez95 · X

RT @Oscaranimal1: Ejemplo de la Ley de la Conservación de la Energía (la que dice que la energía ni se crea ni se destruye, solo se transfo…

Sep 4, 2020 · 2 shares · 544 followers View post →
Oscar Madruga Armada
@Dr_OscarMadruga · X

Ejemplo de la Ley de la Conservación de la Energía (la que dice que la energía ni se crea ni se destruye, solo se transforma). En la carrera dependiendo de la técnica empleada la energía o fuerzas que actúan sobre el cuerpo varían en su localización. https://t.co/SRKSSGI6VE

Sep 4, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 750 followers View post →
Emmanuel Rocha
@emma_rocha · X

Rearfoot strike imposed higher loads on overall ground impact and knee and patellofemoral joints, whereas forefoot strike imposed higher loads on the ankle joint and Achilles tendon. https://t.co/amrImlroo0

Aug 25, 2020 · 2 likes · 867 followers View post →