Running Mechanics and Gait Analysis With Online Video is the premier resource dedicated to running mechanics and injury prevention. Running continues to be one of the most popular sports, despite the fact that up to 70 percent of runners will sustain overuse injuries during any one-year period. Therefore, it is imperative for health care professionals, coaches, and runners themselves to be informed on injury prevention and optimal treatment. Referencing over 250 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts, this text is a comprehensive review of the most recent research and clinical concepts related to gait and injury analysis.
Running Mechanics and Gait Analysis With Online Video supplies professionals with an expansive array of clinical applications. Physical therapists and athletic trainers will come away with an understanding of ways to build on standard practice, while runners, coaches, and personal trainers will gain a new appreciation for the performance bene
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Incidence of Running-Related Injuries
Defining an Overuse Injury
Etiology of Overuse Injuries in Runners
Common Running-Related Injuries
Understanding Clinical and Biomechanical Risk Factors
Summary
Chapter 2. Assessing Foot Mechanics
Biomechanics
Atypical Foot Mechanics and Injury
Strength
Anatomical Alignment
Flexibility
Summary
Chapter 3. Footwear Selection
Overview of Running Shoes
Footwear Research Findings
Shoe Fitting
Barefoot Running
Orthotic Devices and Foot Mechanics
Summary
Chapter 4. Assessing Knee Mechanics
Biomechanics
Strength
Anatomical Alignment
Flexibility
Summary
Chapter 5. Assessing Hip Mechanics
Biomechanics
Strength
Anatomical Alignment
Flexibility
Summary
Chapter 6. Proximal to Distal Relationships: Case Studies
Torsional Forces
Frontal Plane Mechanics
Summary
Chapter 7. Can We Influence Gait Mechanics?
Feedback
Strength Training
Revisiting the Case Studies
Summary
Chapter 8. Overview of Clinical and Biomechanical Assessment
Foot, Ankle, and Tibia
Knee
Hip
Summary
Chapter 9. Technical Aspects of Video Gait Analysis
Sampling Frequency
F-Stop and Shutter Speed
Software Options
Summary
