Gait Retraining: Altering the Fingerprint of Gait

In terms of running, there is evidence that links mechanics with injury. This evidence provides the justification for altering these mechanics. Increased hip adduction and vertical impact loading have been most commonly associated with injury. More work is needed in order to understand the optimal w...

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Published inPhysical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America Vol. 27; no. 1; p. 339
Main Authors Davis, Irene S, Futrell, Erin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2016
Subjects
Adaptation, Physiological - physiology
Athletic Injuries - physiopathology
Athletic Injuries - prevention & control
Biomechanical Phenomena
Gait - physiology
Humans
Lower Extremity - physiology
Physical Education and Training
Running - physiology
Faded feedback
Running injuries
Biofeedback
Gait retraining
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Summary:In terms of running, there is evidence that links mechanics with injury. This evidence provides the justification for altering these mechanics. Increased hip adduction and vertical impact loading have been most commonly associated with injury. More work is needed in order to understand the optimal way to retrain gait patterns in runners. The human body has a considerable ability to adapt. To provide individuals with the ability to alter faulty movement patterns in ways that can reduce injury risk is a powerful tool.
ISSN:1558-1381
DOI:10.1016/j.pmr.2015.09.002