The Science of Performance with Dan Feeney

Episode 3: How do your biomechanics affect your performance and injury risk? With Allison Gruber – Associate Professor University of Indiana. PhD UMass Amherst and Masters East Carolina. Has worked deeply on the entire spectrum of running mechanics. from the mechanics and energetics of footfall patterns in running

Impact causes injury hypothesis – 

Claire Milner impact shock in running

Real world vs. in-lab biomechanics 

Wearable technology to explain running injury 

Footstrike patterns and race performance in 2017 world champs 10k 

Rearfoot vs forefoot economy and cho oxidation  

Isolated effects of footwear structure and cushioning on running mechanics in habitual mid/forefoot runners 

 Shock absorption 

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