Transition to forefoot strike reduces load rates more effectively than altered cadence

ConclusionForefoot strike gait-retraining resulted in significantly greater reductions in VALR and similar increases in cadence compared to cadence gait-retraining in the short and long term. Cadence gait-retraining resulted in small reductions in VALR at only the 6-month follow-up.Graphical AbstractVertical average (VALR) and vertical instantaneous (VILR) load rates reduced and persisted over time with forefoot strike (FFS) gait retraining. Increased cadence (CAD) gait retraining had small load rate reductions.
Source: Journal of Sport and Health Science - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research