New study connects running motion to ground force, provides patterns for any runner
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 - 13:01
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have developed a concise approach to understanding the mechanics of human running. The research has immediate application for running performance, injury prevention, rehab and the individualized design of running shoes, orthotics and prostheses. The work integrates classic physics and human anatomy to link the motion of individual runners to their patterns of force application on the ground -- during jogging, sprinting and at all speeds in between.