LOWER LIMB MUSCLE ACTIVATION DURING RUNNING

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to verify the differences in the lower limb muscle activation patterns between the different running modalities (sprinters, middle distance runners and long distance runners) during outdoor running, observing certain muscle and spatiotemporal activation parameters in the initial contact and toe off phases. Results suggest significant differences in the muscular activity of the Biceps Femoris in the initial contact phase between middle distance runners and long distance runners (p = 0.02), and in certain spatiotemporal variables. These results show differences in the lower limb muscle activation patterns and in certain spatiotemporal parameters during outdoor running.