Int J Sports Med
DOI: 10.1055/a-2362-1267
Orthopedics & Biomechanics
Weiyan Ren‡
1
School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing,
China
,
Yan Wang‡
2
Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University, Hong Kong, China
,
Zhaoqi Yan
3
School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang
University, Beijing, China
,
Zhaowei Chu
4
Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Li Ning Co Ltd, Beijing,
China
,
Fan Yang
4
Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Li Ning Co Ltd, Beijing,
China
,
5
Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, United States
,
Jie Yao
3
School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang
University, Beijing, China
6
Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, School
of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing,
China
,
Fang Pu
3
School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang
University, Beijing, China
6
Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, School
of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing,
China
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National Key Research and Development Program of China —
http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100012166; 2023YFC3603700
National Natural Science Foundation of China —
http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100001809; 11902089 12072019
Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities —
http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100012226; YWF-23-YGQB-042
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Abstract
This study investigates the biomechanical adaptations of the longitudinal arch
(LA) in long-distance runners, focusing on changes in stiffness, angle, and
moment during a 60-minute run. Twenty runners participated in this experiment,
and were asked to run at a speed of 2.7 m·s-1 for 60 minutes. The
kinematic and kinetic data collected at five-minute intervals during running
were calculated, including the stiffness of LA in the loading phase
(k
load
) and the stiffness of LA in the
unloading phase (k
unload
), the maximum LA moment
(M
max
), the range of LA angle change
(∆θ
range
), and the maximum LA angle change
(∆θ
max
). Foot morphology was also scanned before
and after running. Variations of kinematic and kinetic data were analyzed
throughout the running activity, as well as variations of foot morphology pre-
and post-run. Results showed that there was a significant decrease in
k
load
(p<0.001), coupled with increases in
∆θ
range
(p=0.002) and
∆θ
max
(p<0.001), during the first 15 minutes of
running, which was followed by a period of mechanical stability. No differences
were found in k
unload
and M
max
throughout the running process and the foot morphology remained unchanged after
running. These results highlight a critical adaptation phase that may be pivotal
for improving running economy and performance.
Keywords
foot morphology -
longitudinal arch stiffness -
longitudinal arch angle -
longitudinal arch moment -
long-distance running
Publication History
Received: 10 April 2024
Accepted: 01 July 2024
Article published online:
31 July 2024
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