Switching to a Forefoot Strike: How Does it Affect Lower Back Movement and Shock Applied to the Body

The goal of the study was to determine how heel striking vs. forefoot striking while running might alter: 1) lower back movement, 2) peak leg acceleration, 3) impact shock attenuation (i.e., how much shock is attenuated from the shin to the head), and 4) subjective comfort.

Switching to a Forefoot Strike: How Does it Affect Lower Back Movement and Shock Applied to the Body