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Changes in gait during constant pace treadmill running.

Brian Hanley1, Anna K Mohan

  • 1School of Sport, Carnegie Faculty, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, United Kingdom.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
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Runners on treadmills alter their gait by increasing flight time and decreasing ground contact time. This adaptation allows for consistent technique during constant pace running, but differs from overground running mechanics.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Treadmill running is a common training method for athletes, especially during adverse weather or for specific training goals.
  • Understanding how treadmill running affects running biomechanics is crucial for effective training program design.
  • Fatigue responses may differ between treadmill and overground running due to pace variability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate changes in gait parameters during a 10-km constant pace treadmill run.
  • To compare early and late-stage running mechanics on a treadmill.
  • To determine if treadmill running alters technique compared to overground running.

Main Methods:

  • Fifteen male competitive runners completed a 10-km run at a constant pace (103% of season's best time) on an instrumented treadmill.
  • Gait parameters were analyzed using in-dwelling force plates and high-speed videography at five different distances.
  • Kinematic data were compared between the initial and final stages of the run.

Main Results:

  • Step length increased and cadence decreased before the halfway point.
  • Significant decreases in impulse and maximum force were observed in the later stages of the run.
  • Contact time decreased while flight time continually increased, suggesting an adaptation to the treadmill environment.

Conclusions:

  • Runners adapt their gait on treadmills by increasing flight time and reducing ground contact time.
  • Constant pace treadmill running can help maintain a consistent technique, unaffected by external factors like gradient or fatigue.
  • The observed increase in flight time is a treadmill-specific adaptation that is not practical for overground running.