Background Middle-and long-distance running performance is constrained by several
important aerobic and anaerobic parameters. The efficacy of strength training (ST) for …

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

The energy-sparing spring theory of the foot's arch has become central to interpretations of
the foot's mechanical function and evolution. Using a novel insole technique that restricted …

Objective: To investigate (i) typical protocols used in research on biomechanical response to
running-induced fatigue,(ii) the effect of sport-induced acute fatigue on the biomechanics of …

Some researchers, running instructors, and coaches have suggested that the “optimal”
footstrike pattern to improve performance and reduce running injuries is to land using a mid …

Objectives Running economy is a key determinant of endurance performance, and
understanding the biomechanical factors that affect it is of great theoretical and applied …

Barefoot running has become a popular research topic, driven by the increasing prescription
of barefoot running as a means of reducing injury risk. Proponents of barefoot running cite …

Rearfoot Striking Runners Are More Economical Than Midfoot Strikers Page 1 Rearfoot Striking
Runners Are More Economical Than Midfoot Strikers ANA OGUETA-ALDAY, JOSE ANTONIO …

Runners are often categorized as forefoot, midfoot or rearfoot strikers, but how much and
why do individuals vary in foot strike patterns when running on level terrain? This study used …

Footstrike Patterns in Runners: Concepts, Classifications, Techniques, and Implications for
Running-Related Injuries Page 1 55 GERMAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE 71 3/2020 …