A review of the acute effects of static and dynamic stretching on performance
An objective of a warm-up prior to an athletic event is to optimize performance. Warm-ups
are typically composed of a submaximal aerobic activity, stretching and a sport-specific …
are typically composed of a submaximal aerobic activity, stretching and a sport-specific …
Templates and anchors: neuromechanical hypotheses of legged locomotion on land
Locomotion results from complex, high-dimensional, non-linear, dynamically coupled
interactions between an organism and its environment. Fortunately, simple models we call …
interactions between an organism and its environment. Fortunately, simple models we call …
Lower extremity stiffness: implications for performance and injury
RJ Butler, HP Crowell III, IMC Davis - Clinical biomechanics, 2003 - Elsevier
Background. Lower extremity stiffness is thought to be an important factor in musculoskeletal
performance. However, too little or too much stiffness is believed to increase the risk of …
performance. However, too little or too much stiffness is believed to increase the risk of …
Improving the energy economy of human running with powered and unpowered ankle exoskeleton assistance
Exoskeletons that reduce energetic cost could make recreational running more enjoyable
and improve running performance. Although there are many ways to assist runners, the best …
and improve running performance. Although there are many ways to assist runners, the best …
Knee and ankle joint stiffness in sprint running.
S Kuitunen, PV Komi, H Kyröläinen - Medicine and science in sports …, 2002 - europepmc.org
Methods Ten male sprinters ran at the constant relative speeds of 70, 80, 90, and 100% over
a force platform, and ground reaction forces, kinematic, and EMG parameters were …
a force platform, and ground reaction forces, kinematic, and EMG parameters were …
[HTML][HTML] Energetics and mechanics of human running on surfaces of different stiffnesses
AE Kerdok, AA Biewener… - Journal of applied …, 2002 - journals.physiology.org
Mammals use the elastic components in their legs (principally tendons, ligaments, and
muscles) to run economically, while maintaining consistent support mechanics across …
muscles) to run economically, while maintaining consistent support mechanics across …
Strength and conditioning for soccer players
AN Turner, PF Stewart - Strength & Conditioning Journal, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Abstract SOCCER IS CHARACTERIZED AS A HIGH-INTENSITY, INTERMITTENT,
CONTACT TEAM SPORT THAT REQUIRES A NUMBER OF PROFICIENT PHYSICAL AND …
CONTACT TEAM SPORT THAT REQUIRES A NUMBER OF PROFICIENT PHYSICAL AND …
Influence of leg stiffness and its effect on myodynamic jum** performance
A Arampatzis, F Schade, M Walsh… - … of electromyography and …, 2001 - Elsevier
The purposes of this study are: a) to examine the possibility of influencing the leg stiffness
through instructions given to the subjects and b) to determine the effect of the leg stiffness on …
through instructions given to the subjects and b) to determine the effect of the leg stiffness on …
[HTML][HTML] Balance control during gait initiation: State-of-the-art and research perspectives
E Yiou, T Caderby, A Delafontaine… - World journal of …, 2017 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
It is well known that balance control is affected by aging, neurological and orthopedic
conditions. Poor balance control during gait and postural maintenance are associated with …
conditions. Poor balance control during gait and postural maintenance are associated with …
The stretch-shortening cycle: Proposed mechanisms and methods for enhancement
AN Turner, I Jeffreys - Strength & Conditioning Journal, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Abstract EFFICIENT STRETCH-SHORTENING CYCLE (SSC) MECHANICS RESULT IN
ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ENHANCED PROPULSIVE FORCES. BASED ON THE …
ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ENHANCED PROPULSIVE FORCES. BASED ON THE …