BIOMECHANICS IN RUNNING AND INJURY PREVENTION
Abstract
To inform the audience on how biomechanical running can reduce and influence injury, as well as, how it can be prevented through strength exercises, technique and stretching.
Introduction
The skill of focus is running and common injuries that follow in the case of running. I chose this topic due to my interest in teaching physical education, injury prevention, as well as strength and conditioning. During my high school experience, running cross country and track were extracurricular sports I competed in. Running has encouraged me to follow this field of work. I aim to inform students of the future and the community of common injuries in running and behaviors to prevent them. A few
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Usual experimental methods and protocols include speed, sample size, sex, age, muscular strength, and fatigue. These variables may affect the biomechanical analyses in running. Running on the treadmill and over ground conflict in results as the treadmill can change speeds to increase the runners’ speed, while the ground has no movement, allowing the runner to force themselves to increase their speed. The kinematics of running are formulated in strides, speed, stride length uphill, downhill, and performance. The distance from the point of initial contact of one foot to the point of initial contact of the opposite foot, and cycle length represents the distance traveled between successive contact points of the same foot is defined as the term “stride” specified by Keith Williams in his article (Williams 392). Ground force reaction occurs during a running cycle and applies stress to the body during the contact phase. When attempting an incline uphill, it is useful to use the tip toes or palm of the foot to provide greater force. Downhill running will be easier due to gravity taking the runner down and possibly reducing injury in the knees. Proving that shoe wear helps absorb the impact stress during contact with the ground, a test was made with Ground Reaction Forces and footwear. The test enlightened that the lighter the shoe the faster the runner can be with agility. The overall conclusion of the article measures biomechanical power and performance (Williams 410). The economical aspect provides an idea on how footwear impacts the economy. Running footwear and aerodynamic clothing help runners provide a foot support to reduce injury, maintain equilibrium balance, and homeostasis. It is essential that runners maintain a well-balanced level to be effective in