A public dataset of running biomechanics and the effects of running speed on lower extremity kinematics and kinetics

Author(s)

Fukuchi, Reginaldo K. ; Fukuchi, Claudiane A. ; Duarte, Marcos

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: PeerJ; v. 5, MAY 9 2017.
• Web of Science Citations: 10

Abstract

Background. The goals of this study were (1) to present the set of data evaluating running biomechanics (kinematics and kinetics), including data on running habits, demographics, and levels of muscle strength and flexibility made available at Figshare (DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.4543435); and (2) to examine the effect of running speed on selected gait-biomechanics variables related to both running injuries and running economy. Methods. The lower-extremity kinematics and kinetics data of 28 regular runners were collected using a three-dimensional (3D) motion-capture system and an instrumented treadmill while the subjects ran at 2.5 m/s, 3.5 m/s, and 4.5 m/s wearing standard neutral shoes. Results. A dataset comprising raw and processed kinematics and kinetics signals pertaining to this experiment is available in various file formats. In addition, a file of metadata, including demographics, running characteristics, foot-strike patterns, and muscle strength and flexibility measurements is provided. Overall, there was an effect of running speed on most of the gait-biomechanics variables selected for this study. However, the foot-strike patterns were not affected by running speed. Discussion. Several applications of this dataset can be anticipated, including testing new methods of data reduction and variable selection; for educational purposes; and answering specific research questions. This last application was exemplified in the study's second objective. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 08/10461-7 - Posture and movement control of young and elderly sedentary individuals and runners
• Grantee: Marcos Duarte
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 14/13502-7 - Effect of the velocity of locomotion in gait movement pattern of young adults and elderly individuals: experimental study, computational simulation and creation of public database
• Grantee: Claudiane Arakaki Fukuchi
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)
• FAPESP's process: 15/14810-0 - Biomechanical and functional aspects of the musculoskeletal system of runners: chronic effects of therapeutic exercise and aging
• Grantee: Isabel de Camargo Neves Sacco
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants