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Category

Running & Jumping

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

This study aims to investigate changes in concentric and eccentric quadriceps and hamstring torque following half-marathon running on the treadmill. Thirty-eight recreational runners participated in this study. Isokinetic dynamometry measured torque before, 5 minutes, 24 and 48 hours after completing half-marathon. A significant decrease in concentric and eccentric torque were observed at 5 minutes after a half-marathon for both hamstrings (all p < 0.001) and quadriceps (all p < 0.001), with recovery evident within 24 hours. However, 48 hours after the half-marathon, individuals exhibited increased concentric hamstrings torque (p=0.034) and eccentric quadriceps (p=0.002) compared to the baseline. Running a half-marathon may increase the risk of running injuries. However, these effect were transient, with torque levels returning to baseline within 24 hours.

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