Graduation Date

Spring 2018

Document Type

Thesis

Program

Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Exercise Science

Committee Chair Name

Dr. Justus Ortega

Committee Chair Affiliation

HSU Faculty or Staff

Second Committee Member Name

Dr. Taylor Bloedon

Second Committee Member Affiliation

HSU Faculty or Staff

Third Committee Member Name

Dr. Boe Burrus

Third Committee Member Affiliation

HSU Faculty or Staff

Keywords

Running, Metabolic cost, Muscle activation, Postural lean, Incline slope, Kinematics

Abstract

In spite of an intuitive relationship between running technique and performance, the influence of specific techniques on metabolic cost remains unclear. While recent studies suggest that postural lean affects metabolic cost during level ground running, little information exists regarding the influence of postural lean on the metabolic cost of running on an incline slope. Purpose: This study sought to investigate the effect of postural lean on metabolic cost, kinematics, and muscle activation of running across a range of incline slopes. Methods: Sixteen healthy adult runners (21±2 years, 8M/8F) of different competitive standards participated in twelve running trials on a motorized treadmill at a speed of 6.0 mph (2.68 ms-1) with varying incline slopes (0%, 4% and 8%) and postural leans (preferred, 0°, 4.5° and 9°). Metabolic power, kinematics, and muscle activation data were recorded for all trials. Results: Increasing postural lean angle across a range of incline slopes had no effect on metabolic cost (p=0.329). Leaning forward increased peak flexion of the hip, knee, ankle dorsiflexion and pelvic angle during the stance phase (p

Citation Style

APA

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Biomechanics Commons

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