Comparison of ROM, perceived tightness, and kinetic variables during balance, walking, and running tasks in athletes with and without hamstring tightness using sensor insoles

Fereydounnia, Sara; Shadmehr, Azadeh; Salemi, Parsa; Amiri, Shervin

doi:10.1007/s11332-021-00873-1

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“…Most of the reviewed studies ( n = 82) included both male and female participants, with eight examining differences between male and female participants [ 31 – 38 ] and three of these studies finding significant differences between sexes [ 32 , 36 , 37 ]. Thirty-nine studies had male participants only, while only three studies solely examined female participants [ 39 – 41 ], seven studies did not report the sex of participants [ 21 , 42 – 47 ] and two studies did not provide a breakdown of the sexes [ 26 , 48 ]. The primary group of interest was healthy young adults who were recreationally active (Fig.…”

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“…Most of the reviewed studies (n = 82) included both male and female participants, with eight examining differences between male and female participants [31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38] and three of these studies finding significant differences between sexes [32,36,37]. Thirty-nine studies had male participants only, while only three studies solely examined female participants [39][40][41], seven studies did not report the sex of participants [21,[42][43][44][45][46][47] and two studies did not provide a breakdown of the sexes [26,48]. The primary group of interest was healthy Wearable technology "Wearable*" OR "Wearable Technology" OR "Wearable Devices" OR "Wearable Sensors" OR "IMU" OR "Inertial Sensor" OR "Inertial Measurement Unit" OR "Gyroscope" OR "Magnetometer" OR Acceleromet* OR "Force Plate" OR "Pressure Plate" OR "Pressure Sensor" TITLE-ABS-KEY Running gait "Running" OR "Jogging" OR "Run" OR "Jog" OR "Sprint" OR "Sprinting" OR "Sprints" OR "Runners" OR "Joggers" OR "Athletics" TITLE-ABS-KEY young adults who were recreationally active (Fig.…”

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“…The primary group of interest was healthy Wearable technology "Wearable*" OR "Wearable Technology" OR "Wearable Devices" OR "Wearable Sensors" OR "IMU" OR "Inertial Sensor" OR "Inertial Measurement Unit" OR "Gyroscope" OR "Magnetometer" OR Acceleromet* OR "Force Plate" OR "Pressure Plate" OR "Pressure Sensor" TITLE-ABS-KEY Running gait "Running" OR "Jogging" OR "Run" OR "Jog" OR "Sprint" OR "Sprinting" OR "Sprints" OR "Runners" OR "Joggers" OR "Athletics" TITLE-ABS-KEY young adults who were recreationally active (Fig. 2), with only six studies investigating injured runners [39,[48][49][50][51][52] (Table 2 of the ESM). Twenty-four studies commented on the FSP of the participants: 18 of these investigated rearfoot strikers [34,43,[52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60][61][62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69][70], one study examined rear-foot strikers or neutral FSP [71], and five studies compared running gait parameters between FSPs [23,40,52,68,69].…”

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“…The period during which the foot is not in contact with the ground [27,39,59,89,124,125,139] Cycle time…”

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Wearables for Running Gait Analysis: A Systematic Review

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Background Running gait assessment has traditionally been performed using subjective observation or expensive laboratory-based objective technologies, such as three-dimensional motion capture or force plates. However, recent developments in wearable devices allow for continuous monitoring and analysis of running mechanics in any environment. Objective measurement of running gait is an important (clinical) tool for injury assessment and provides measures that can be used to enhance performance. Objectives We aimed to systematically review the available literature investigating how wearable technology is being used for running gait analysis in adults. Methods A systematic search of the literature was conducted in the following scientific databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and SPORTDiscus. Information was extracted from each included article regarding the type of study, participants, protocol, wearable device(s), main outcomes/measures, analysis and key findings. Results A total of 131 articles were reviewed: 56 investigated the validity of wearable technology, 22 examined the reliability and 77 focused on applied use. Most studies used inertial measurement units (n = 62) [i.e. a combination of accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetometers in a single unit] or solely accelerometers (n = 40), with one using gyroscopes alone and 31 using pressure sensors. On average, studies used one wearable device to examine running gait. Wearable locations were distributed among the shank, shoe and waist. The mean number of participants was 26 (± 27), with an average age of 28.3 (± 7.0) years. Most studies took place indoors (n = 93), using a treadmill (n = 62), with the main aims seeking to identify running gait outcomes or investigate the effects of injury, fatigue, intrinsic factors (e.g. age, sex, morphology) or footwear on running gait outcomes. Generally, wearables were found to be valid and reliable tools for assessing running gait compared to reference standards. Conclusions This comprehensive review highlighted that most studies that have examined running gait using wearable sensors have done so with young adult recreational runners, using one inertial measurement unit sensor, with participants running on a treadmill and reporting outcomes of ground contact time, stride length, stride frequency and tibial acceleration. Future studies are required to obtain consensus regarding terminology, protocols for testing validity and the reliability of devices and suitability of gait outcomes. Clinical Trial Registration CRD42021235527.

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“…The period during which the foot is not in contact with the ground [27,39,59,89,124,125,139] Cycle time…”

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“…While a lengthened hamstring causes the pelvis to rotate anteriorly leading to anterior pelvic tilt. Both these abnormal postures make the hamstrings less flexible, inducing a feeling of tightness 8 . A muscle group shows adaptive shortening if it is immobilized in a shortened position due to which it loses its elasticity and flexibility making the musculotendinous unit more susceptible to injury 9 .…”

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Prevalence of hamstrings tightness and its impact on lower extremity function in asymptomatic individuals with prolonged standing hours Authors

Khalil¹,

Tariq²,

Arsalan³

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Background: Hamstrings undergo adaptive shortening. It is common in healthy individuals to have a sedentary lifestyle affecting males (91.8%) more than females (78.7%). Hamstring tightness can interrupt ADL’s predisposing the person to further health problems i.e. plantar fasciitis, sacroiliac joint pain, decreased lumbar lordosis, knee pain, quadriceps malfunction, postural disturbances, overstretched lumbar ligaments, reduced muscle strength. Aims and Objectives: To analyze the prevalence of hamstring tightness and its effects on lower extremity function in individuals with prolonged standing. Materials and Methods: 65 participants were chosen for this cross-sectional study by convenient sampling; all were female nurses. The hamstring tightness was measured by the data collection tools i.e. lower limb task questionnaire, straight leg raise test, and active knee extension test after having the consent forms signed by the participants. The data was collected from three big hospitals in the city. Results: The results of the study conducted to see the prevalence of hamstrings tightness and its impact on lower extremity function in asymptomatic individuals with prolonged standing hours showed that only 15.38% of the sample (n=65) with a mean age of 31-35 years were found with bilateral hamstrings tightness while 84.62% were found with no hamstrings tightness. Conclusion: The prevalence of hamstring tightness in asymptomatic individuals with prolonged standing hours is low.

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Self-rated flexibility significantly reflects the hip flexibility, but not the ankle flexibility

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BACKGROUND: Many studies have reported that exercise increases physical flexibility; however, no study has verified whether patients perceive an increase in physical flexibility after exercise. OBJECTIVE: This study investigates the correlations between increased duration of exercise and the self-rated flexibility (SRF) and those between the SRF and quantitative flexibility. Variations in the SRF between males and females were also investigated. METHODS: The SRF of the hip (S-Hip) and ankle (S-Ankle) were rated by participants who completed a questionnaire. The range of motion of the hip (M-Hip) and ankle (M-Ankle) were measured using the straight leg raise test and dorsiflexion, respectively. RESULTS: No significant correlation between exercise duration and S-Hip and S-Ankle were identified. S-Hip and S-Ankle (p< 0.001) and S-Hip and M-Hip (p< 0.001) were significantly correlated, though S-Ankle and M-Ankle were not (p= 0.660). The exercise duration, S-Hip, and S-Ankle were not significantly different between males and females. CONCLUSIONS: Given the significant correlation between hip flexibility and SRF and no gender effect, SRF may serve as a useful clinical indicator.

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Comparison of ROM, perceived tightness, and kinetic variables during balance, walking, and running tasks in athletes with and without hamstring tightness using sensor insoles

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Wearables for Running Gait Analysis: A Systematic Review

Wearables for Running Gait Analysis: A Systematic Review

Prevalence of hamstrings tightness and its impact on lower extremity function in asymptomatic individuals with prolonged standing hours Authors

Self-rated flexibility significantly reflects the hip flexibility, but not the ankle flexibility

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