The image of walking that people have is heel-toe walking, and if you land on your heel, you tend to straighten your knee.' Race walking competitions occur at all levels and distances, both on the ...

“Begin by walking around your home to get used to the feeling of heels, focusing on a smooth heel-to-toe movement with each step,” advises Kwan. “Pay attention to your balance, keeping your ...

We all know how great walking is for overall health, but one thing that can really ruin our stride is heel pain. We asked the experts for their advice on what might be causing it and how to cope.

Toe walking is a gait deviation with multiple etiologies and often associated with premature and prolonged ankle plantar flexor electromyographic activity. The goal of this study was to use a ...

Auburn University hosts a rich alumni network full of entrepreneurs and innovators. Alumnus Dr. Jessie Luttrell is no ...

Walking shoes are designed for the unique heel-to-toe rolling motion of the foot in the walking stride-a stride that is very different from running. You'll experience less shin pain and other ...

Adds Powers Murphy, "Focus on heel shape: a particularly narrow heel will require the wearer to walk toe to heel, striking on the ball of the foot instead of the heel to ensure a stable landing.