Forefoot running requires shorter gastrocnemius fascicle length than rearfoot running
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DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2019.1610146
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate the influence of foot strike patterns on the behaviour of the triceps surae muscle-tendon unit, including the Achilles tendon whose length nearly corresponds to force of the triceps surae,… read more here.
Keywords: length; forefoot; rearfoot; rearfoot running ... See more keywords
A pilot study on the importance of forefoot bone length in male 400-m sprinters: is there a key morphological factor for superior long sprint performance?
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DOI: 10.1186/s13104-018-3685-y
Abstract: ObjectiveThe main purpose of the present study was to determine the relationship between the forefoot bone length and long sprint performance in well-trained 400-m specialized sprinters. The total lengths of the forefoot bones of the… read more here.
Keywords: length; forefoot bones; sprint; performance ... See more keywords
Do commonly used postoperative orthopaedic shoes help off-load the forefoot?
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DOI: 10.37190/abb-01784-2021-01
Abstract: Purpose: The aim of the experiment presented in this study was to determine the pressure distribution within the forefoot depending on the type of orthopaedic footwear used. Methods: The study included 27 women aged 20… read more here.
Keywords: commonly used; area; shoe; load forefoot ... See more keywords