Mentor/s
David Kell, Matthew Moran
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
Running performance is closely tied to the efficiency and mechanics of an athlete’s gait. At the Sacred Heart University Pioneer Performance Center (PPC), we utilize advanced gait analysis to help runners gain valuable insight into their biomechanics. Through comprehensive musculoskeletal testing and state-of-the-art motion capture technology, athletes are provided with actionable data that can lead to improvements in running economy, form, and injury prevention.
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College and Major available
Exercise Science BS
Academic Level
Undergraduate student
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-25-2025 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-25-2025 2:00 PM
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
Prize Categories
Best Visuals, Most Creative
Case Study: Gait Analysis of a Collegiate Middle Distance Runner
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
Running performance is closely tied to the efficiency and mechanics of an athlete’s gait. At the Sacred Heart University Pioneer Performance Center (PPC), we utilize advanced gait analysis to help runners gain valuable insight into their biomechanics. Through comprehensive musculoskeletal testing and state-of-the-art motion capture technology, athletes are provided with actionable data that can lead to improvements in running economy, form, and injury prevention.
In this case study, data were collected using Theia"); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; background-size: 5px; color: rgb(99, 37, 35); font-size: 24pt; font-family: Rockwell, Rockwell_EmbeddedFont, Rockwell_MSFontService, Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, Rockwell_MSFontService, Calibri, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0px; font-kerning: normal; line-height: 6px; vertical-align: 0.228611px;">Markerless Motion Capture technology during both walking and running trials. A bilateral gait report was also generated using"); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; background-size: 5px; color: rgb(99, 37, 35); font-size: 24pt; font-family: Rockwell, Rockwell_EmbeddedFont, Rockwell_MSFontService, Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, Rockwell_MSFontService, Calibri, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0px; font-kerning: normal; line-height: 6px; vertical-align: 0.228611px;">Noraxon"); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; background-size: 5px; color: rgb(99, 37, 35); font-size: 24pt; font-family: Rockwell, Rockwell_EmbeddedFont, Rockwell_MSFontService, Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, Rockwell_MSFontService, Calibri, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0px; font-kerning: normal; line-height: 6px; vertical-align: 0.228611px;">MyoPressure to assess plantar pressure distribution. Additional analysis focused on muscle activation patterns and strength symmetry between the left and right sides of the body to identify potential imbalances or compensatory movement patterns.
This analysis not only aids in understanding the root causes of chronic injury but also supports performance optimization by guiding individualized intervention strategies. The PPC continues to lead in applying cutting-edge technology to enhance athletic performance through data-inspired movement analysis, and by looking at the bigger picture of each athlete.
Students' Information
Emily Arthur, Exercise Science, Honors Student, c/o 2025
Ava Gaul, Exercise Science, Honors Student, c/o 2025
Makenzie Quick, Exercise Science, Honors student c/o 2025