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With the increasing awareness of the benefits of aerobic exercise on healthy lifestyle and quality of life in society, jogging and running are becoming increasingly popular in the community. As participation in these exercises increases, there is a natural increase in the incidence of both acute and chronic injuries related to running. An accurate understanding of the biomechanics of walking and running is important in order to prevent and effectively treat injuries. A proper running gait biomechanics includes the synchronized motion of all components of the kinetic chain. The foot provides adjustment to the ground, balance, proprioception and propulsion needed for take off. Abnormal alignment of the pelvis and the trunk affects body mechanics, consequently cause injuries. Therefore it’s essential to understand the biomechanical effects on all the kinetic chain during running. This article will briefly address the biomechanical differences between walking and running, afterwards, the biomechanical phases that occur in the lower extremity during running will be discussed.

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