Code
01N15319
Duration
15 August 2019 → 14 June 2024
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Promotor
Research disciplines
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Medical and health sciences
- Biomechanics not elsewhere classified
- Human movement and sports sciences not elsewhere classified
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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.