Project

Does altering running style impacts running related injuries? The effect of running style adaptations on impact shock attenuation.

Code
01N15319
Duration
15 August 2019 → 14 June 2024
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Biomechanics not elsewhere classified
    • Human movement and sports sciences not elsewhere classified
  • Engineering and technology
    • Biomechanical engineering not elsewehere classified
Keywords
Biomechanics Running Ground reaction force Impact Loading Loading capacity overuse injuries Running injuries
 
Project description

Running has many positive health effects. Unfortunately runners are frequently confronted with overuse injuries, which are linked to high impacts on the musculoskeletal system. Altering running style reduces the impact magnitudes which might lower injury incidence. This research project examines the effect of two running style alterations, i.e. reducing flight phase and biofeedback, on impact magnitude and running injuries.