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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Sports Science
  • Vibration Analysis

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  • Running involves impact shock, which the musculoskeletal system normally attenuates.
  • Fatigue is a common factor in athletic performance and injury.
  • Understanding shock attenuation is crucial for injury prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the effect of fatigue on impact shock wave attenuation during running.
  • To assess the relationship between human biomechanics and shock attenuation.
  • To introduce a novel methodology for analyzing shock events using the Shock Response Spectrum (SRS).

Main Methods:

  • Utilized five high-level CrossFit athletes with regular running habits and no prior injuries.
  • Employed two Micromachined Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) accelerometers (RunScribe®) mounted on the shoelaces.
  • Implemented a protocol involving three maximum intensity runs, with the latter two performed in a fatigued state induced by a two-minute Assault AirBike session.

Main Results:

  • A direct correlation was observed between fatigue and an increase in the aggressiveness of the Shock Response Spectrum (SRS).
  • Average SRS peaks were significantly higher in the third run (fatigued state) compared to the first and second runs (p < 0.01) at the same natural frequencies.
  • Fatigue led to a measurable decrease in the shock attenuation capacity of the musculoskeletal system.

Conclusions:

  • Fatigue impairs the musculoskeletal system's ability to attenuate impact shock during running.
  • The findings suggest an increased risk of overuse injuries in fatigued states.
  • The proposed SRS methodology effectively quantifies changes in shock attenuation due to fatigue.