Browsing by Subject "leg stiffness"

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  • Field Measure to Estimate Vertical and Leg Stiffness 

    Marshall, Margaret E (East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)
    Background: Achilles tendinopathy is a common injury in male athletes, especially those frequently involved in sports that require hopping. Athletes with Achilles tendinopathy jump with reduced vertical and leg stiffness. ...

  • Knee Joint Forces in Relation to Ground Surface Stiffness during Running 

    Price, Victoria (East Carolina University, 2017-06-02)
    Running shoes and surfaces have been developed to help enhance running efficiency and to reduce ground impacts by altering the total surface stiffness. However, to maintain running mechanics, an individual will increase ...