Why Heel Stability Is the Hidden Key to Balance, Comfort & Injury Prevention
Heel stability is the foundational anchor of human movement, serving as the critical control point that regulates balance, enhances physical comfort, and prevents acute and chronic lower-limb injuries. When your heel strikes the ground, it dictates how forces are distributed upward through your ankles, knees, hips, and spine. If the heel bone—known as the calcaneus—is…