Category
Methods
Document Type
Paper
Abstract
This study aimed to validate different kinematic event detection methods for use during maximal velocity bend sprint running. Eight sprinters completed nine 60 m bend sprints each around an athletic track with a 36.5 m bend radius. Three kinematic event detection methods were adapted and compared to instances of touchdown and toe-off as determined by force plates. Using peak and maximum vertical acceleration of the toe marker yielded mean errors of less than 1 frame (0.004 s) for touchdown, whilst peak acceleration was the most accurate for determining toe off (mean error = 0.85 frame).The findings suggest that, when carefully applied with additional controls, kinematic-based event detection methods offer an accurate alternative to force-plate detection methods for use during biomechanical analyses of bend sprint running when ground reaction force data are not available.
Recommended Citation
White, Jonathan; Wilson, Cassie; Irwin, Gareth; von Lieres und Wilkau, Hans; Moore, Joseph; and Exell, Timothy
(2024)
"DEVELOPMENT AND RECOMMENDATION OF KINEMATIC EVENT DETECTION METHODS FOR USE DURING BEND SPRINT RUNNING,"
ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 42:
Iss.
1, Article 75.
Available at:
https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/75
