Gait variability and symmetry remain consistent during high-intensity 10,000  m treadmill running

The aim of this study was to analyze changes in gait variability and symmetry in distance runners. Fourteen competitive athletes ran on an instrumented treadmill for 10,000  m at speeds equivalent to 103% of their season’s best time. Spatiotemporal and ground reaction force data were recorded at 1500, 3000, 5000, 7500 and 9500 m. Gait variability and inter-leg symmetry were measured using median absolute deviation (MAD) and the symmetry angle, respectively. There were no overall changes during the running bout for absolute values, symmetry angles or variability, and there were only moderate changes in variability between successive testing distances for three variables.
Source: Journal of Biomechanics - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Source Type: research