Walking Gait: Heel-to-Toe vs. Forefoot Strike and Optimization
For most people, a gentle heel-strike (heel-to-toe) followed by a smooth roll through the foot is the most efficient and natural walking gait, optimiz...
By Hart
Category: Movement & Biomechanics
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Pelvis Movement: Understanding Its Role in Walking and Gait Optimization
During walking, the pelvis executes a complex, synchronized series of movements—rotation, tilt, and lateral shift—that are crucial for efficient g...
By Alex
Joint Symmetry: Definition, Importance, Causes, Assessment, and Improvement
Joint symmetry refers to the balanced alignment and function of corresponding joints on opposite sides of the body, crucial for efficient movement and...
By Jordan
Hips Square: Understanding Alignment, Benefits, and How to Achieve It
Keeping your hips square refers to maintaining a stable, neutral, and parallel alignment of your pelvis relative to your movement direction, which is ...
By Hart
Walking Gait: Understanding Heel, Midfoot, and Optimal Foot Strike
While a heel-first contact is common, a more neutral or midfoot strike is generally recommended for optimal shock absorption, reduced impact loading, ...
By Jordan
Hip Analysis: Understanding Its Components, Benefits, and Process
Hip analysis is a comprehensive evaluative process that assesses the hip joint's structure, function, and movement patterns to provide insights into a...
By Jordan
Slip of the Hip: Definition, Causes, Implications, and Corrective Strategies
A "slip of the hip" describes an unintentional lateral shift of the pelvis during movement or static posture, indicating biomechanical ineff...
By Hart
How Do Your Hips Swing When Walking: Biomechanics, Importance, and Optimization
Hip movement during walking is a sophisticated, multi-planar biomechanical action involving precise coordination of the pelvis, spine, and lower limbs...
By Alex
Penguin Toe: Understanding, Causes, Implications, and Corrective Strategies
Penguin toe refers to an excessive outward rotation of the feet during movement, often stemming from underlying hip, knee, or ankle dysfunctions, whic...
By Hart
