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 ...

Race walking has been around since the late 19th century, when it evolved into a full-fledged sport with competitors walking ...

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 ...

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.

Orthotics or insoles are helpful tools for managing heel pain. They provide extra support to the foot, especially in the arch and heel areas. Custom-made orthotics are ideal, but over-the-counter ...