Kinematics of Foot during Running: A Review

Abstract:

Running can be considered as an important movement since it can be categorized as one of daily activities. However, running movement may contribute to injuries for example, subject to plantar fasciitis. The objective of this review is to summarize the information of published articles related to kinematics aspect, which is one of key factors that can cause injury in running movement. The search strategy was carried out from Science Direct database. The variability of methodological protocol due to different running mode and condition influenced the foot kinematics which has been proved by the findings from the experiments. In future, research on investigating the suitable speed and condition to standardized running methodological protocol should be done in order to obtain a reliable result.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 786)
• Pages: 388-392
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.786.388
• Online since: August 2015
• Authors: N.A.A. Abdul Yamin*, W.M.R. Rusli, Khairul Salleh Basaruddin, Norazian Abd Razak, Ahmad Faizal Bin Salleh
• Keywords: Foot, Foot Kinematics, Footwear, Running

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