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Gait Asymmetry During a 5-Km Time Trial in Elite Runners: A Descriptive Study

Authors : Rahel Ammann, Wolfgang Taube, Thomas Wyss

Published in: Sports Science Research and Technology Support

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

The present study evaluated gait asymmetry in elite runners by quantifying the differences between ground contact times (GCTs) of the right and left foot and its continuous changes over the course of a 5-km time trial on a 400-m synthetic track. By means of the inertial sensor Axiamote, the GCT of every step was assessed. The results revealed an overall gait asymmetry of 2.6%, but no changes in gait asymmetry over the course of the 5-km time trial. On the bend, the GCTs of the left foot were significantly (p < .001) longer than the GCTs of the right foot, whereas no such differences were reported on the straight section. However, gait asymmetry remained the same for both the straight and bend Sects. (2.7 vs. 2.8%). Overall, no gender differences regarding gait asymmetry occurred. In conclusion, a low and consistent gait asymmetry between GCTs of both feet in male and female runners was observed.

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Metadata
Title
Gait Asymmetry During a 5-Km Time Trial in Elite Runners: A Descriptive Study
Authors
Rahel Ammann
Wolfgang Taube
Thomas Wyss
Copyright Year
2016
Book
Sports Science Research and Technology Support

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-52769-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-52770-3

Copyright Year: 2016

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52770-3_2

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