Biomechanics reading notes Flashcards
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The influence of heal lift manipulation on sagittal plane kinematics in running?
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Sagittal plane joint angles of the lower extremity used to obtain an indication of the influence of heel lift manipulation of the strain on the achilles tendon
Increased heel lift all subjects demonstrated reductions in peak angle dorsi flexion and values of peak knee flexion indicating less strain on the achilles tendon
It also showed ankle dorsi flexion at initial ground contact was reduced
Point of study is achilles tendon strains common in runners so important to research, cause is still not established
3 different heel lifts used, 10 running trials on 8 females
