Stroller running: Energetic and kinematic changes across pushing methods.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Running with a stroller provides an opportunity for parents to exercise near their child and counteract health declines experienced during early parenthood. Understanding biomechanical and physiological changes that occur when stroller running is needed to evaluate its health impact, yet the effects of stroller running have not been clearly presented. Here, three commonly used stroller pushing methods were investigated to detect potential changes in energetic cost and lower-limb kinematics.

Methods

Sixteen individuals (M/F: 10/6) ran at self-selected speeds for 800m under three stroller conditions (2-Hands, 1-Hand, and Push/Chase) and an independent running control.

Results

A significant decrease in speed (p = 0.001) and stride length (p<0.001) was observed

SUBMITTER: Alcantara RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5495480 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature