Essays about: "Foot Strike Pattern"

Found 4 essays containing the words Foot Strike Pattern.

  1. 1. Design and Tests of a Biofeedback Based Weight Bearing Rehabilitation Device

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Stanley Setiawan; [2019]
    Keywords : biofeedback; weight bearing; rehabilitation; prototype; wearable; embedded systems;

    Abstract : As upper-limb rehabilitation devices development continue to grow, lower limb rehabilitation devices have limited development. Thus a device that measures weight bearing of heel and forefoot during gait and also produces auditory feedback at certain thresholds were made in this project. READ MORE

  2. 2. Changes in Running Technique At Shod and Barefoot Running Condition : - An analysis of Muay Thai Fighters

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Therese Sjöholm; [2019]
    Keywords : running technique; barefoot running; may thai; thai boxing; running analyses; löpteknik; barfotalöpning; muay thai; thaiboxning;

    Abstract : Background: everal studies mean that individuals accustomed to running barefoot and habitually barefoot individuals choose a fore foot or mid foot strike rather than a rear foot strike when running. This is partly to do with the proprioceptive feedback given from the soles of the feet. READ MORE

  3. 3. Deformation in the Achilles Tendon when Running with Minimalistic Shoes : Review of Speckle Tracking Algorithm

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Matilda Olsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Speckle Tracking; Achilles Tendon; Deformation; Foot Strike Pattern; Minimalistic Shoes;

    Abstract : The main goal of the project was to compare how the Achilles tendon is affected while running with traditional shoes, minimalistic shoes and barefoot. Displacement and strain were calculated both for different shoes and for different foot strike patterns. READ MORE

  4. 4. Analysis of Changes in Running Technique Between a Shod and Barefoot Running Condition.

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Matilda Andersson; [2016]
    Keywords : biomechanics; running; barefoot; running technique;

    Abstract : Background: Lately, barefoot running has become popular and there is a debate on the pros and cons of barefoot running with regards to running injuries. Many factors are causing injuries and one of the factors discussed is the fact that we run in shoes. READ MORE