Different shapes of carbon-fiber plates (CFPs) are likely to affect lower limb biomechanics, particularly under conditions of running-induced fatigue, and potentially impact runners’ performance and risk of injury. However, no studies have yet elucidated the precise effects of CFP shapes on the lower limb biomechanical characteristics subsequent to running-induced fatigue. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of different CFP shapes in running shoes on the lower limb biomechanics of runners following running-induced fatigue. 12 male runners (aged 21.8 ± 1.3 years, mass 59.1 ± 4.1 kg, height 168.9 ± 2.2 cm, weekly running distance 68.8 ± 5.5 km/week) were recruited for this study. Two-way repeated measures ANOVA was used to compare kinematic and kinetic data, while SPM (Statistical Parametric Mapping) was used to assess the activation levels of lower limb muscles. Compared to wearing flat CFP shoes (“Flat”), wearing curved CFP shoes (“Curve”) resulted in a significant reduction in the hip (p = 0.034) and knee contact angle (p < 0.000), as well as a significant decrease in the hip flexion moment (p = 0.008). The activation level of the tibialis anterior (TA) was significantly higher when wearing “Curve” in pre-fatigue compared to “Flat”, whereas the opposite was observed post-fatigue. The curved CFP altered the bending angle of the forefoot, thereby significantly reducing the joint angles and joint moments of the hip and knee.

Introduction: While the biomechanics of lower extremity during running and the impact of conventional running shoes on these traits have been extensively investigated, the influence of bionic shoes on runners remains largely, especially those runners with different experience levels. The aim of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical differences between experienced and novice runners when wearing two distinct types of footwear: bionic shoes and neutral shoes. Methods: Fourteen healthy male heel-strike runners participated and completed the running test wearing two pairs of running shoes respectively. A two-way-repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to determine the effects of participant experience level and shoe type on joint biomechanics. During the stance phase, shoe design primarily influenced the kinematic and dynamic performance of the ankles, knees, and hip joints. Results: When participants wore bionic shoes, there was a significant increase in the range of motion of the ankle and hip joints (p < 0.010), a remarkable increase in knee joint angular velocity (p < 0.010), and a significant decrease in hip joint angular velocity (p < 0.001). Concerning differences in experience levels, experienced runners exhibited significantly higher ankle joint angular velocity (p = 0.005) and knee joint angular velocity (p < 0.010) compared to novice runners, whereas novice runners demonstrated a significantly greater range of knee joint motion than experienced runners (p < 0.050). Conclusion: Our findings preliminarily suggest that experienced runners demonstrate superior performance as well as better stability and motor control of knee joint compared to novice runners who showed smaller knee angular velocity and greater range of motion during running. Furthermore, the increased range of motion of the ankle and hip joints in bionic shoes can activate the relevant muscle groups to a greater extent, which have a certain potential effect on the training performance of runners and the improvement of muscle control ability. While, due to the lack of a certain movement foundation, novice runners may have higher risk of injury.

Background: PT (Patellar Tendinopathy) is a degenerative disorder of the tendons induced via extended overstretching or overuse of the tendons instead than usual inflammation. In the past, humans have centered on a number of strategies of treating PT such as ultrasound and surgical treatment. However, they did no longer genuinely consider the effectiveness of eccentric, isometric, or HSR (Heavy Slow Resistance Training) education for PT; They did now not really outline the stage of PT to beautify the uniformity of the find out about participants; They did no longer immediately examine the affects of isometric, eccentric, and HSR training. This systematic assessment chosen eccentric, isometric, and heavy gradual resistance coaching for the remedy of patellar tendinopathy and their respective prognostic effects will supply valuable, top notch evidence-based insights as properly as vital facts and advice for future scientific administration of patellar tendinopathy. Methods: A thorough and comprehensive search was conducted across the Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases, encompassing a wide range of relevant journals and sources, in order to perform a rigorous systematic review and network meta-analysis, ensuring the inclusion of all pertinent and high-quality studies. The selected studies satisfied predetermined eligibility requirements, which included: (1) PT patients included in the studies; (2) use of eccentric, isometric, and heavy slow resistance training as interventions; and (3) evaluation of VISA-P (Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment Patella Questionnaire) outcome measures. The effect magnitude was measured using the standard mean difference. The risk of bias inherent in each of the studies that were meticulously selected and included in the comprehensive analysis was rigorously evaluated and assessed using the well-established Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Assessment Tool, ensuring the robustness and reliability of the research findings. Results: Three scientific databases yielded a total of 1460 studies, of which 7 were included in the final analysis. The findings indicated that eccentric training (0.01 in Rank 1 and 0.06 in Rank 8) is the worst method for increasing VISA-P level in patients with patellar tendinopathy, while moderate resistance slow training (0.25) and Rank 1 and Rank 8 are the best options. Conclusions: While heavy slow resistance is more suited for attaining long-term improvements in knee function, progressive tendon-loading exercises combined with isometric training or moderate slow resistance training are more beneficial than eccentric training alone. Eccentric training gives a greater range of exercise venues and doesn't require any additional training equipment. The inability to directly compare the effects of heavy slow, eccentric, and isometric resistance training constitutes a significant drawback of this review. This limitation stems from the scarcity of research that compares the outcomes of these various therapeutic approaches. To address this constraint, future research endeavors should strive to conduct comparative studies of these strategies. By doing so, they can aim to bridge this evaluation gap and facilitate a more effective and comprehensive assessment of their respective efficacies.