Biomechanical determinants of running economy.

Running economy (RE) defined as the submaximal rate of oxygen consumption during running, has been correlated with better performance. Biomechanical factors such as spatiotemporal parameters and lower extremity mechanics play a significant role in influencing RE. However, the relationship between RE and biomechanical variables in middle-distance running shoes is still unclear.

Effects of cold water immersion on lower extremity joint biomechanics during running.

The purpose of this study was to identify the influence of cryotherapy on lower extremity running biomechanics. Twenty-six healthy male volunteers were randomised into two intervention groups: cold water (cold water at ~11°C) or tepid water (tepid water at ~26°C). They were required to run at 4.