The effect of prior cycling on leg stiffness during running in high performance triathletes

Mark Sayers; Brodie Gardner

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The effect of prior cycling on leg stiffness during running in high performance triathletes

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The effect of prior cycling on leg stiffness during running in high performance triathletes

Mark Sayers and Brodie Gardner

Proceedings of the 30th International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports, pp.22-25

International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS), 30th (Melbourne, Australia, 02-Jun-2012–06-Jun-2012)

University of Konstanz

2012

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Abstract

Human Movement and Sports Science

joint stiffness

triathlon

running

cycling

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence cycling has on lower limb stiffness during the run leg in triathletes. Seven well trained triathletes completed a triathlon-run (TR; run preceded by a 40 km cycle) and a control-run (CR; run at the same pace as TR, but without a prior cycle). Vertical, hip, knee and ankle stiffness measured during double leg jumping (2.2 Hz) were compared both before and after the cycle leg and between TR and CR conditions. Maximum hip and knee moments and knee joint stiffness were significantly greater immediately following cycling. However, maximum hip moments and hip joint stiffness were lower in CR than TR. This study provided an insight into how joint stiffness is altered following cycling and may help explain the perceived loss of coordination reported frequently by triathletes at the start of the run leg.

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Title: The effect of prior cycling on leg stiffness during running in high performance triathletes
Authors: Mark Sayers (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Brodie Gardner (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Contributors: Elizabeth J Bradshaw (Editor)
Angus Burnett (Editor)
Patria A Hume (Editor)
Publication details: Proceedings of the 30th International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports, pp.22-25
Conference details: International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS), 30th (Melbourne, Australia, 02-Jun-2012–06-Jun-2012)
Publisher: University of Konstanz
Date published: 2012
ISSN: 1999-4168
Organisation Unit: School of Health - High Performance Sport; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450225802621
Output Type: Conference paper

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