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Running strike patterns on tissue vibration properties

Discussion in 'Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses' started by NewsBot, May 7, 2013.

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    The effects of preferred and non-preferred running strike patterns on tissue vibration properties
    Hendrik Enders Vinzenz von Tscharner, Benno M. Nigg
    Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport; Available online 1 May 2013
     
  2. Dr. Steven King

    Dr. Steven King Well-Known Member

    Aloha,

    I enjoyed Dr. Nigg's new research on tissue vibrations and performance optimization.

    I have a few questions please.


    By placing a composite leaf spring in the closed kinetic chain will this make any significant difference in vibration dampening?

    Will it assist the muscles in their function of tissue vibration dampening thereby reducing energy demands?

    Will the advanced composite material Kevlar, which has significant vibration dampening material properties have any affect as well?

    If we have developed shoes that have performance optimization and efficiency? How would this change the explanation of the results?

    "One explanation for this result could be a self-optimization mechanism that most biological systems have inherently. This idea suggests that a runner automatically adapts to a change in running condition or strike pattern to maintain optimal running performance and efficiency. If we reflect upon this idea then we must consider that performance optimization and efficiency will presumably prevail over changes introduced throughshod or unshod running."

    Mahalo,
    Steve

    Dr. Steven King
    Managing Member Kingetics LLC

    Practical implications
    •There is no conclusive advantage of barefoot or shod running withrespect to tissue vibration properties.
    •Tissue vibration damping is primarily governed by the preferred running style of an individual.
    •The discussion about shod and barefoot running should considera runners individual preference more strongly.
     
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    3D propagation of the shock-induced vibrations through the whole lower-limb during running
    Journal of Biomechanics; 17 September 2019
     
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