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A longer Achilles tendon moment arm length is not associated with superior hopping performance.
Front Bioeng Biotechnol
October 2023
Faculty of Sport Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
Article Synopsis
- Variability in musculoskeletal structure, especially in the Achilles tendon moment arm and plantarflexor muscle strength, may influence hopping height, but this study found different results than expected.
- The research tested correlations between foot and lower leg muscle structure (like muscle mass and Achilles tendon moment arm) and hopping performance, using 18 participants who performed bilateral hopping and had their lower leg structures analyzed via MRI.
- Surprisingly, longer Achilles tendon moment arm and greater muscle force or size did not correlate with better hopping performance, suggesting that tendon mechanics and energy utilization may be more crucial than just structural factors.
An Acute Transition from Rearfoot to Forefoot Strike does not Induce Major Changes in Plantarflexor Muscles Activation for Habitual Rearfoot Strike Runners.
J Sports Sci Med
September 2023
Department of Kinesiology, Hungarian University of Sport Sciences, Budapest, Hungary.
Footstrike pattern has received increased attention within the running community because there is a common belief that forefoot strike running (FFS) is more advantageous (i.e., improve performance and reduce running injuries) than rearfoot strike running (RFS) in distance running.
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