Category
Injury
Document Type
Paper
Abstract
A scaled OpenSim model was used to assess the variability and changes in muscle loads across multiple strides and at different running speeds (2-8 m·s-1). Peak biceps femoris muscle fibre force, length, velocity and power occurred during the late swing phase of running and became more variable above 6 m·s-1. With each increase in running speed from 2-8 m·s-1, peak force occurred earlier in the swing, at longer muscle lengths and became less variable in its timing.Changes in variability can create a greater risk of injury and exploring these trends further may provide additional insight into hamstring strain injuries.
Recommended Citation
Ede, Carlie; Blenkinsop, Glen; and Allen, Sam
(2020)
"DOES VARIABILITY PLAY A ROLE IN HAMSTRING STRAIN INJURIES? A PILOT STUDY IN SPRINTING,"
ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 38:
Iss.
1, Article 106.
Available at:
https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol38/iss1/106
