Want to avoid running overuse injuries? Don't lean forward so much, says CU Denver study
Researchers found that greater trunk flexion has significant impact on stride length, joint movements, and ground reaction forces
Published 2021-07-12 · Original archive entry · Explore research explainers
The ubiquitous overuse injuries that nag runners may stem from an unlikely culprit: how far you lean forward.
Trunk flexion, the angle at which a runner bends forward from the hip, can range wildly--runners have self-reported angles of approximately -2 degrees to upward of 25. A new study from the END
Trunk flexion, the angle at which a runner bends forward from the hip, can range wildly--runners have self-reported angles of approximately -2 degrees to upward of 25. A new study from the END