Tibial accelerations in two different age groups of runners

Abstract

The results generally show in good agreement with actual running performance. However, three peaks of the vertical GRF are different from the actual running performance. One reason would be the time lag between the foot and toe touchdown. Finely dividing the foot segment or adding the sole round has the possibility to solve this problem. Since this simulation model can evaluate running performance changes due to spring-damper properties, midsole design parameters can be optimized for each runner. References Nigg, B. M. (2010). Biomechanics of sport shoes, Calgary, Alberta, CA: Topline printing Inc. Bezodis, N. E., Trewartha, G., & Salo, A. I. T. (2015). Understanding the effect of touchdown distance and ankle joint kinematics on sprint acceleration performance through computer simulataion. Sports Biomechanics, 14, 232–245. doi:10.1080/14763141.2015. 1052748