Vertical jump performance in recreational runners with visual impairment: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Runners with visual impairment (VI) may show changes in jump technique due to momentary loss of spatial reference specifically related to the base of support on the ground and rapid postural adjustment. The vertical jump performance and the analysis of the technique can provide information about the neuromuscular characteristics of the runners with VI, motor control and training strategies.

Objective

Thus, the purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between vertical jump performance and lower limb joint angles in recreational runners with VI.

Methods

Eight recreational runners (age 33.9 ± 12.7 years and body mass 64.1 ± 13.6 kg) with VI (visual classification: 4 T1, 2 T2 and 2 T3) performed five consecutive squat jumps (SJ) and five consecutiv

SUBMITTER: da Silva ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11927559 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature