Change in Spatiotemporal Parameters During Running at Different Degrees of Inclination: Systematic Review

Background:Running is one of the simplest and most popular forms of exercise. Biomechanical evaluation of running is one of the elements of evaluating running technique and, consequently, improving sports performance. Running uphill and downhill is one of the components of daily running but also an...

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Main Authors: Patryk Marszałek, Krzysztof Przednowek, Cíntia França, Diogo V. Martinho, Adilson Marques, Gerson Ferrari, Wojciech Paśko, Élvio Rúbio Gouveia
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author Patryk Marszałek
Krzysztof Przednowek
Cíntia França
Diogo V. Martinho
Adilson Marques
Gerson Ferrari
Wojciech Paśko
Élvio Rúbio Gouveia
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Cíntia França
Diogo V. Martinho
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Élvio Rúbio Gouveia
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description Background:Running is one of the simplest and most popular forms of exercise. Biomechanical evaluation of running is one of the elements of evaluating running technique and, consequently, improving sports performance. Running uphill and downhill is one of the components of daily running but also an element of training used by recreational runners. The aim of this study is to optimize running training and minimize the risk of injury by identifying changes in the spatiotemporal structure of running at different inclinations. Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. The protocol has been registered on the international platform INPLASY under the number INPLASY202430094U2. The search was conducted up to 30 March 2024 using the Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases. Results: Spatiotemporal parameters were most frequently analyzed at 2.8–3.35 m/s velocities and inclinations in the range of −11% to 11%. Decreases in stride length (SL) and flight time (FT), and increases in step frequency (SF) were the most frequently reported changes from all parameters analyzed as a function of inclination and velocity. Significant increases or decreases in individual parameters were more often observed for positive inclination values than negative ones. Conclusions: The heterogeneous results of the study limit the possibility of determining the changes that occur in the spatiotemporal structure of the run under the impact of different inclinations. The variation in the results for negative inclination values indicates the different characteristics of running uphill and downhill. However, for uphill running, SF, SL, and FT are closely related to the increase in inclination.
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spelling doaj-art-9f555f00ddd140bda318db31f7b52cc52025-08-20T02:50:16ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-12-0114231130110.3390/app142311301Change in Spatiotemporal Parameters During Running at Different Degrees of Inclination: Systematic ReviewPatryk Marszałek0Krzysztof Przednowek1Cíntia França2Diogo V. Martinho3Adilson Marques4Gerson Ferrari5Wojciech Paśko6Élvio Rúbio Gouveia7Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, PolandInstitute of Physical Culture Sciences, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, PolandDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, University of Madeira, 9020-105 Funchal, PortugalResearch Unit for Sport and Physical Activity, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, 3000-115 Coimbra, PortugalResearch Unit for Sport and Physical Activity, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, 3000-115 Coimbra, PortugalFacultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Providencia, Santiago 7500912, ChileInstitute of Physical Culture Sciences, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, PolandDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, University of Madeira, 9020-105 Funchal, PortugalBackground:Running is one of the simplest and most popular forms of exercise. Biomechanical evaluation of running is one of the elements of evaluating running technique and, consequently, improving sports performance. Running uphill and downhill is one of the components of daily running but also an element of training used by recreational runners. The aim of this study is to optimize running training and minimize the risk of injury by identifying changes in the spatiotemporal structure of running at different inclinations. Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. The protocol has been registered on the international platform INPLASY under the number INPLASY202430094U2. The search was conducted up to 30 March 2024 using the Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases. Results: Spatiotemporal parameters were most frequently analyzed at 2.8–3.35 m/s velocities and inclinations in the range of −11% to 11%. Decreases in stride length (SL) and flight time (FT), and increases in step frequency (SF) were the most frequently reported changes from all parameters analyzed as a function of inclination and velocity. Significant increases or decreases in individual parameters were more often observed for positive inclination values than negative ones. Conclusions: The heterogeneous results of the study limit the possibility of determining the changes that occur in the spatiotemporal structure of the run under the impact of different inclinations. The variation in the results for negative inclination values indicates the different characteristics of running uphill and downhill. However, for uphill running, SF, SL, and FT are closely related to the increase in inclination.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/23/11301spatiotemporal parametersinclinationvelocityrecreational runners
spellingShingle Patryk Marszałek
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Change in Spatiotemporal Parameters During Running at Different Degrees of Inclination: Systematic Review
Applied Sciences
spatiotemporal parameters
inclination
velocity
recreational runners
title Change in Spatiotemporal Parameters During Running at Different Degrees of Inclination: Systematic Review
title_full Change in Spatiotemporal Parameters During Running at Different Degrees of Inclination: Systematic Review
title_fullStr Change in Spatiotemporal Parameters During Running at Different Degrees of Inclination: Systematic Review
title_full_unstemmed Change in Spatiotemporal Parameters During Running at Different Degrees of Inclination: Systematic Review
title_short Change in Spatiotemporal Parameters During Running at Different Degrees of Inclination: Systematic Review
title_sort change in spatiotemporal parameters during running at different degrees of inclination systematic review
topic spatiotemporal parameters
inclination
velocity
recreational runners
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/23/11301
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