Publications by authors named "Leon Robertz"
Towards functionally individualised designed footwear recommendation for overuse injury prevention: a scoping review.
BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- - Injury prevention in running is important due to the high risk of overuse injuries, and custom running shoes are a potential solution to mitigate this risk by addressing individual needs.
- - The review highlights the lack of understanding regarding how to effectively tailor footwear features to different runners, focusing on aspects like age and sex that may influence injury risk.
- - Most existing studies primarily involve male runners, indicating a need for future research that includes a diverse range of participants to better explore the effectiveness of individualized footwear in reducing injuries.
Speed and surface steepness affect internal tibial loading during running.
J Sport Health Sci
January 2024
Background: Internal tibial loading is influenced by modifiable factors with implications for the risk of stress injury. Runners encounter varied surface steepness (gradients) when running outdoors and may adapt their speed according to the gradient. This study aimed to quantify tibial bending moments and stress at the anterior and posterior peripheries when running at different speeds on surfaces of different gradients.
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