The influence of growth and maturation on stretch-shortening cycle function in youth
Hop**, skip**, jum** and sprinting are common tasks in both active play and
competitive sports. These movements utilise the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC), which is …
competitive sports. These movements utilise the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC), which is …
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 …
Reliability and validity of field-based measures of leg stiffness and reactive strength index in youths
The aim of the study was to assess the reliability of a mobile contact mat in measuring a
range of stretch–shortening cycle parameters in young adolescents. Additionally, vertical leg …
range of stretch–shortening cycle parameters in young adolescents. Additionally, vertical leg …
Lower extremity stiffness: considerations for testing, performance enhancement, and injury risk
ABSTRACT Brazier, J, Maloney, S, Bishop, C, Read, PJ, and Turner, AN. Lower extremity
stiffness: considerations for testing, performance enhancement, and injury risk. J Strength …
stiffness: considerations for testing, performance enhancement, and injury risk. J Strength …
The effects of 4-weeks of plyometric training on reactive strength index and leg stiffness in male youths
Abstract Lloyd, RS, Oliver, JL, Hughes, MG, and Williams, CA. The effects of 4-weeks of
plyometric training on reactive strength index and leg stiffness in male youths. J Strength …
plyometric training on reactive strength index and leg stiffness in male youths. J Strength …
A review of models of vertical, leg, and knee stiffness in adults for running, jum** or hop** tasks
The 'stiffness' concept originates from Hooke's law which states that the force required to
deform an object is related to a spring constant and the distance that object is deformed …
deform an object is related to a spring constant and the distance that object is deformed …
The difference between stiffness and quasi-stiffness in the context of biomechanical modeling
The ankle contributes the majority of mechanical power during walking and is a frequently
studied joint in biomechanics. Specifically, researchers have extensively investigated the …
studied joint in biomechanics. Specifically, researchers have extensively investigated the …
Leg stiffness adjustment for a range of hop** frequencies in humans
The purpose of the present study was to determine how humans adjust leg stiffness over a
range of hop** frequencies. Ten male subjects performed in place hop** on two legs, at …
range of hop** frequencies. Ten male subjects performed in place hop** on two legs, at …
Amputee locomotion: Spring-like leg behavior and stiffness regulation using running-specific prostheses
Carbon fiber running-specific prostheses (RSPs) have allowed individuals with lower
extremity amputation (ILEA) to participate in running. It has been established that as running …
extremity amputation (ILEA) to participate in running. It has been established that as running …
Lower limb stiffness: Effect on performance and training considerations
SUMMARY THE AIM OF THIS REVIEW WAS TO SUMMARIZE THE RESEARCH TO DATE
ON LOWER LIMB STIFFNESS IN RELATION TO BOTH ITS EFFECT ON PERFORMANCE …
ON LOWER LIMB STIFFNESS IN RELATION TO BOTH ITS EFFECT ON PERFORMANCE …