Running analysis Flashcards
Name the 5 phases of running
Heel contact
Mid stance
Toe off
Mid swing
Heel contact
During stance absorption energy is stored in (3)
Achilles tendon
Foot arch
Quadriceps tendon
During stance generation, power is generated primarily at ____
the ankle
What happens if the runner spends too much time on the stance leg?
Loose the energy accumulated because eccentric phase is too long
Loose the energy to propel
What are the 5 fascial chains?
Spiral
Lateral
Front functional
Back functional
Superficial back
Why is the lateral fascial chain important in single-leg stance?
Keep pelvis in line with ankles and knees
Which is more important: stride length or stride rate?
CADENCE -stride rate
because increasing stride rate will impact the stride length
Knee window angle - closed knee window is a consequence of what?
Weakness in obliques on other side
Weakness in glutes medius - pelvic drop on stance leg
Most of pressure should be on ___ (at the ankle)
1st and 2nd toe
Excessive pronation could indicate what
weakness of tib post and flexor hallucis longus to stabilize that arch
What would be a cause of a midline cross?
Could indicate some balance challenges/weakness of lateral line not keeping that person out
What is considered to be high vertical movement?
More than 10cm
What is considered low vertical movement?
less than 5 cm
Causes of high vertical movement
Lack of forward lean, pushing off to early, excessive knee and ankle extension
