footstrike

Noun

Meaning

footstrike (plural footstrikes)

The action of the foot striking the ground when walking or running.

Examples

Absorption of forces continues as the body moves from footstrike to midstance due to vertical propulsion from the toe-off during a previous gait cycle. Source: Internet

Hip flexion and knee flexion occur beginning the return of the limb to the starting position and setting up for another footstrike. Source: Internet

However, for simplicity it will be assumed that absorption and footstrike mark the beginning of the running cycle in a body already in motion. Source: Internet

Propulsion phase Most recent research, particularly regarding the footstrike debate, has focused solely on the absorption phases for injury identification and prevention purposes. Source: Internet

When one side is in toe-off/propulsion, the other hand is in the swing/recovery phase preparing for footstrike. Source: Internet

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