Summary
While running is a very popular means of exercise, it is known for causing injuries due to the stress running places on the body. This project defined the biomechanics of running and outlined the different styles of running and their impact on the body. An Arduino 101 board was used to measure changes in acceleration and the shock difference in running with and without shoes. The data showed that shod running (running with shoes) places more impact on the front of the leg (i.e., the knee) and promotes a rear foot strike style while barefoot running places more impact on the back of the leg (i.e., the calf) and promotes a forefoot strike style.
Undergraduate Researcher
- Christopher Sucic, Birmingham-Southern College, 2018
Publications/Presentations
- Published in Birmingham-Southern’s annual student research publication, The Southern Academic Review.
Paper
A copy of the paper submitted to BSC’s publication can be found here.