Increase in leg stiffness reduces joint work during backpack carriage running at slow velocities

© 2017 Human Kinetics, Inc. Optimal tuning of leg stiffness has been associated with better running economy. Running with a load is energetically expensive, which could have a significant impact on athletic performance where backpack carriage is involved. The purpose of this study was to investigate...

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Main Authors: Liew, B., Netto, Kevin, Morris, Susan
Format: Journal Article
Published: Human Kinetics 2017
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/58767