Running has been defined as a product of integrated movement activities performed by different joints and body segments. Thus, an analysis of each joint and segment of motion, in addition to their relationships seems to be useful in order to assess the entire body movement trying aid to achieve a proper running technique. For this reason, understanding how the runner’s foot makes contact with the ground during take-off and stance phases has special importance because the foot is the only body segment to directly supply force to the ground during the running movement. The aim of this review is to summarise the current literature on footstrike patterns in running. Secondly, we discussthe influence of foot-strike patterns on various aspects related to running performance. In conclusio, the implementation of a “Running technique-specific training” seems to be crucial for improving performance in middle- and long- distance runners, as well Propriocetive and Plyometric training.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOT-STRIKE PATTERNS IN RUNNING: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Raiola Gaetano
2016
Abstract
Running has been defined as a product of integrated movement activities performed by different joints and body segments. Thus, an analysis of each joint and segment of motion, in addition to their relationships seems to be useful in order to assess the entire body movement trying aid to achieve a proper running technique. For this reason, understanding how the runner’s foot makes contact with the ground during take-off and stance phases has special importance because the foot is the only body segment to directly supply force to the ground during the running movement. The aim of this review is to summarise the current literature on footstrike patterns in running. Secondly, we discussthe influence of foot-strike patterns on various aspects related to running performance. In conclusio, the implementation of a “Running technique-specific training” seems to be crucial for improving performance in middle- and long- distance runners, as well Propriocetive and Plyometric training.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
