Most of us don’t think twice about how we walk, but proper posture and the way we move our bodies while walking help prevent ...

If you want shoes to ease your plantar fasciitis symptoms while still being on-trend, check out Hokas. These are the best Hoka shoes for plantar fasciitis.

The Heel2Toe sensor doesn’t just monitor your movements – it also encourages better walking. When it detects a good step (one that begins with a strong heel strike), it delivers an audio cue as ...

Thanks to new technology, we can now measure gait quality more easily and precisely. One promising tool is the Heel2Toe wearable sensor. This small device attaches to your shoe and tracks the movement ...

But the way we walk, known as our gait pattern, matters more than we might think. Poor gait doesn’t just make walking harder and more tiring; ... A healthy step begins with a strong heel strike.

Wondering whether you run “right”—if you have proper running form—is a common concern for new runners. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

The excessive heel strike is often a modern development—one that our knees haven’t caught up with. ... This hunched posture often leads to a shuffling gait where your feet barely leave the ground.

The stance phase typically comprises about 60% of the gait cycle and includes initial contact (heel strike), loading response, midstance, terminal stance, and pre-swing.

After asking each runner if they were a heel striker, non-heel striker (mid-foot or forefoot strike) or they “didn’t know,” the researchers examined each runner’s gait with a high-tech ...

High heel drop can also affect your foot strike: It’s not uncommon for heel strikers to switch to low-drop or zero-drop shoes and find that their gait shifts to a mid-foot strike. The Topo Magniflys ...