Changes in lower extremity stiffness with triathlon specific training

Anna Lorimer; Patria Hume; Justin W L Keogh; Simon Pearson

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Changes in lower extremity stiffness with triathlon specific training

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Changes in lower extremity stiffness with triathlon specific training

Anna Lorimer, Patria Hume, Justin W L Keogh and Simon Pearson

ISBS Proceedings Archive, Vol.36(1), pp.944-947

Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS), 36th (Auckland, New Zealand, 10-Sep-2018–14-Sep-2018)

International Society of Biomechanics in Sports

2018

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Abstract

Human Movement and Sports Science

Clinical Sciences

stiffness

triathlon

running

achilles injury

Achilles tendon injuries are problematic severe injuries for triathletes. As an overuse injury, Achilles tendon injures were proposed to be the result of a combination of risk factors, requiring measurements which incorporated multiple risk factors. Stiffness was identified to be a measure that was influenced by many of the risk factors for Achilles injury. In a oneyear prospective study, 75 triathletes were followed to determine the association between measures of lower extremity stiffness and the risk of developing an Achilles injury. Triathletes who developed a new or reoccurring injury during the surveillance period had higher leg and knee to ankle stiffness ratio compared to Uninjured athletes. The influence of transitioning from cycling to running, on lower extremity stiffness were assessed. Transitioning from cycling caused an increase in ankle stiffness (ES=0.55) but a decrease in knee stiffness (ES=-0.38). Individual responses are likely to be important when assessing injury risk.

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Title: Changes in lower extremity stiffness with triathlon specific training
Authors: Anna Lorimer (Author) - Bond University
Patria Hume (Author) - Auckland University of Technology
Justin W L Keogh (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Simon Pearson (Author) - Queensland Academy of Sport
Publication details: ISBS Proceedings Archive, Vol.36(1), pp.944-947
Conference details: Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS), 36th (Auckland, New Zealand, 10-Sep-2018–14-Sep-2018)
Publisher: International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
Date published: 2018
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451438602621
Output Type: Conference paper

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