There are relatively few running studies that have attempted to prospectively identify
biomechanical risk factors associated with Achilles tendon (AT) injuries. Therefore, the aim …

Intention is a proximal predictor of behavior in many theories of behavior change, but
intentions to be physically active do not always translate to actual physical activity. Little …

In large cohort studies, due to the time-consuming nature of the measurement of movement
biomechanics, more than one evaluator needs to be involved. This may increase the …

The impact of exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) on the incidence of knee
osteoarthritis is unclear, especially in Beijing which is a highly polluted city. We conducted a …

The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between cardiorespiratory fitness
(CRF), long-term air pollution exposure and biochemical markers of oxidative status and …

Background: Regular walking in different types of footwear may increase the mediolateral
shear force, knee adduction moment, or vertical ground-reaction forces that could increase …

Background Although footstrike pattern (FP) may not be a factor influencing running
performance, 11–75% of world-class distance runners use a non-rearfoot FP. However, little …

Background Minimalistic footwear provides adequate toe space, tripod function, improving
foot function, muscle activation and stability during walking similarly to barefoot walking. Due …

Achilles tendinopathy was reported to have the highest incidence proportion of all running-
related injuries. The purpose of this study was to analyse the association between the …

Achilles tendon stiffness (kAT) and Young's modulus (yAT) are important determinants of
tendon function. However, their evaluation requires sophisticated equipment and time …