Proper Foot Strike | Walking/ Running | Physical Therapist Teaches

We all walk differently! Because of this, many of us are going about our days with poor and possibly dangerous walking mechanics. In today's video, Dr. Lin will inform us on every aspect of the human step. You will learn what motions each part of your foot will go through as you take each individual step. Doctor Lin will also instruct us on the proper way to walk and correct your bad walking habits.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Running/Walking Misconceptions
02:24 - Foot Anatomy
03:11 - Walking Biomechanics
05:25 - Demonstration
08:47 - Closing Info
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Not all exercises, suggestions, and recommendations presented here are suitable for everyone and are in no way substitute for medical counseling.

These exercises can result in injury. Any user of this program assumes the risk of injury and holds harmless and releases Dr. Justin Lin and Rehab and Revive Physical Therapy, Inc. from any and all liability in connection with the program and advice herein.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Running/Walking Misconceptions
02:24 - Foot Anatomy
03:11 - Walking Biomechanics
05:25 - Demonstration
08:47 - Closing Info

[nicolenicole]

I’m 52 yrs and I just learned HOW to walk ..

My sort of flat feet feel sooo relaxed and strong now .. thank you!!

[shawnpritchard]

Shoes play a major role in how we walk.
Too much cushioning, arch support, wedge shaped heel to toe drop combined with a narrow pointy toe boxes wreck havoc all the up the chain.

[rainynight]

And another guy I found said something entirely different. Amazing how we don't know how to properly walk when it should just be instinctual.

[ghareeb]

I'm gonna have to say that the video titled "Why this is the best way to land on your feet (How to Walk)" by Grown and Healthy makes more sense regarding the front lateral part of the foot being the more natural, safer, and healthier striking or landing location while walking and running.

[CesarLeon]

I got rid of chronic back pain as soon as I started doing the exact opposite to what this guy says 😂 land on your toes people

[arwenrosalie]

In high school I had to walk 2 miles each way to and from school. My feet hurt all the time until I got a pair of soft fabric flats. They were cushioney from the sides but very flat. My feet problems disappeared. I also had a bigger but and hamstrings. Before I had a small butt and weak hamstrings, and dominant quads. Those shoes forced to use my forefoot for shock absorbers, minimize shock on knees, lower back.

[Quantum_Physics]

Great detailed video about foot itself and its mechanics. Loved the demonstration especially. Easy to comprehend by the way you combined all of this together, visualization and the demonstration. TYSM.

[bjmgraphics]

I used to run heel strike but by the time I reached in my 40s, my knees would become stiff and sometimes it’ll hurt right under my knee cap. Ever since I switched to running forefoot my knees feels great but my Achilles tendon became inflamed. It’s a trade off but I do heel sags from a curbside and lunges to stretch them and run every other day and if needed skip an additional day. I limber up prior to a run and that helps. I also wear total flat shoes for maximum feedback. Especially hiking when I need to feel the loose rocks and thick supported soles numbs that sensation under my feet.

[secretariatgirl]

I have a frozen big toe...since 1968 when I was about 18 years old. The edge strike from Grown and Healthy seems to eliminate some of the problems that stiff toe has created since pushing off my front toe will twist my ankle. I'll try you method, but I think it won't be possible on that foot...that leg is also weakened since I had a laminectomy and lost muscle in the calf...I'm 72 so this has been a long term issue!

[abbeycollins]

I love Bob and Brad physical therapists (Bob was diagnosed with Ataxia and has been replaced) but their take is completely different. They say to land on the forefoot. For the life of me I can't figure out how to walk like that. Can physical therapists please figure out how we should walk and with what kind of shoes? I feel like shoe companies are controlling the message when it should be science. This shouldnt be so difficult.

[jonas]

HOLLY SHIT!!! I’ve been walking and landning wrong all my 25 years… no wonder i’ve been having mobility issues all over my body… this video make so much sense, thanks!!!!

[beagle]

Would like to hear what Dr. Lin is saying but the background music is too loud & annoying.

[evepatchett]

I wear barefoot shoes and do daily foot and calf strengthening exercises. I don’t agree with the advice on this video, however we’ll meaning it might set out to be. I converted to bear foot shoes in late middle age and it was a challenge but so worth it for balance, strength & flexibility.

[amberjean]

Another important thing to mention is your feet and especially toes, nerd more room in a shoe to actually splay naturally.
Modern shoes restrict and support too much of our feets natural abilities.

[robertbissett]

From the video you provide it is very obvious push off with the rear toes happens coming out of the blocks in sprinting. But in a normal walking gate all the propulsion comes from the forward leg, none from the rear toes. The rear foot needs to leave the ground to swing forward in a timely fashion with minimum effort be in position to provide the next pull forward. If there is any clawing it would have to be with the front foot.

[payperview]

good video but the background 'music' is unneeded and a little bit crazy!

[tawhv]

I disagree.

I am walking barefoot 24/7 since some years. When I walk, I always land with the forefoot. My hind touches the ground only for a very short time. That has two reasons. I don't want to land on a stone with the hind. It hurts. When I land on the forefoot, I have much more control and can adapt to the surface.

[mcsquilliam]

One thing I saw a smart doctor explain years ago, but I don’t see anymore, is how important the blade of the foot is in this motion. And how you should essentially always be letting the blade of your foot touchdown first, whether it be directly under the ankle as you have shown, or even further down the foot, closer to the toes, which also seems to work

[jerrybowen]

Very interesting. Grown and healthy has helped me as well, my hips and back are improved, but he leaves me with a bit of an unnatural walk. What you propose seems like a good compromise.