The differences between barefoot and shod running
Introduction:
Humans have the ability to perform various movements, such as jumping, walking, running, etc. However, tend not to think the essentials of movement as they are not applying the mechanisms that allow them to move from one place to another. The amount of energy required to walk at a comfortable place is very small in comparison with other activities (Everett and Kell, 2010). The study of De Wit et al, (2000) concluded that, running has become one of the most significant recreational activities in the past years.
Researches have focused on various running forms, such as shod and barefoot running conditions. There have been many arguments on the running techniques, regarding …show more content…
It is divided in two phases, the stance phase and the swing phase.
During the stance phase, the lower extremity is in contact with the ground. This phase is formed by 5 different stages (the Heel Strike, Foot Flat, Mid Stance, Heel Off and Toe Off) which form the whole movement. In contrast, during the swing phase, the current limb, is not in contact with the ground. This phase has three stages ( Acceleration, Mid Swing and Deceleration) that generates the entire movement.
• The aim of this study is to investigate the kinematic and kinetic differences in barefoot and shod running.
It has been hypothesized that there will be significant kinematic and kinetic differences between barefoot and shod running . It has been hypothesized that there will be no significant kinematic and kinetic differences between barefoot and shod running
Methods:
Participants:
The participants that took part on this study were 3 male students aged between 19-23 years old, with average height and weight. All three of them have similar fitness conditions, because they are currently exercising by going to the gym or playing sports such as football. None of the participants mentioned any health problems or physical
Introduction:
Humans have the ability to perform various movements, such as jumping, walking, running, etc. However, tend not to think the essentials of movement as they are not applying the mechanisms that allow them to move from one place to another. The amount of energy required to walk at a comfortable place is very small in comparison with other activities (Everett and Kell, 2010). The study of De Wit et al, (2000) concluded that, running has become one of the most significant recreational activities in the past years.
Researches have focused on various running forms, such as shod and barefoot running conditions. There have been many arguments on the running techniques, regarding …show more content…
It is divided in two phases, the stance phase and the swing phase.
During the stance phase, the lower extremity is in contact with the ground. This phase is formed by 5 different stages (the Heel Strike, Foot Flat, Mid Stance, Heel Off and Toe Off) which form the whole movement. In contrast, during the swing phase, the current limb, is not in contact with the ground. This phase has three stages ( Acceleration, Mid Swing and Deceleration) that generates the entire movement.
• The aim of this study is to investigate the kinematic and kinetic differences in barefoot and shod running.
It has been hypothesized that there will be significant kinematic and kinetic differences between barefoot and shod running . It has been hypothesized that there will be no significant kinematic and kinetic differences between barefoot and shod running
Methods:
Participants:
The participants that took part on this study were 3 male students aged between 19-23 years old, with average height and weight. All three of them have similar fitness conditions, because they are currently exercising by going to the gym or playing sports such as football. None of the participants mentioned any health problems or physical