Date of Award
2001
Publication Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
M.H.K.
Department
Kinesiology
Keywords
Biology, Anatomy.
Supervisor
Marino, W.,
Rights
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Creative Commons License
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Q-angle on running curve kinematics and kinetics. Each dependent variable was evaluated for statistically significant differences using a two factor mixed analysis of variance with repeated measures on the track curve variable. A significance level of P < 0.05 was employed for the evaluations. Independent variables were curve radius and Q-angle. Dependent variables included peak vertical force, time of peak vertical force, average vertical force, vertical impulse, continuous relative phase, and variability of continuous relative phase. Three levels of curve radius were used: straightaway, 36.5 m, and 18.5 m. The conclusions of this study are that runners with high Q-angles are not at greater risk for injury than runners with low Q-angles. Furthermore, all runners, regardless of individual Q-angle measurement, may be at increased risk of injury while repetitively running curves. (Abstract shortened by UMI.) Paper copy at Leddy Library: Theses & Major Papers - Basement, West Bldg. / Call Number: Thesis2001 .L43. Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 40-03, page: 0634. Adviser: W. Marino. Thesis (M.H.K.)--University of Windsor (Canada), 2001.
Recommended Citation
Leach, Jason C., "Influence of Q-angle on lower extremity coordination during curve running." (2001). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2442.
https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/2442