Background Running participation continues to increase. The ideal strike pattern during
running is a controversial topic. Many coaches and therapists promote non-rearfoot strike …

Some of the earliest biomechanics research focused on running and the ground reaction
forces generated with each step. Research in running gait accelerated in the 1970′ s as …

Pressure-detecting insoles such as the Insole3 have potential as a portable alternative for
assessing vertical ground reaction force (vGRF) outside of specialized laboratories. This …

Background Flatfoot is a structural and functional abnormality of the foot that may cause
lower limb mechanical damage during walking. The aim of this study was to investigate the …

Fatigue along with pronated feet during running are possible risk factors for injuries. Motion
control shoes were designed to limit excessive foot motion in runners, but its clinical efficacy …

Leg stiffness plays a key role in the storage and release of elastic energy during stance.
However, the extent to which a runner is able to reuse stored energy remains a limiting …

Recent studies have suggested that 95% of modern runners land with a rearfoot strike (RFS)
pattern. However, we hypothesize that running with an RFS pattern is indicative of an …

Upper trunk (UT) kinematics in runners and its relationship with lower limbs has been poorly
investigated, although it is acknowledged that dynamic stability of the upper body is a …

Objectives To support future developments of field-based biomechanical load monitoring
tools, this study aimed to identify generalised segmental acceleration patterns and their …

While running provides an accessible form of cardiovascular stimulus, many runners report
lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries. Additionally, runners who develop overuse injuries …