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EMG analysis of the hip joint muscles in runners with iliotibial band syndrome
Procházková, Kateřina ; Nováková, Tereza (advisor) ; Žáková, Lenka (referee)
Title: EMG analysis of the hip joint muscles in runners with iliotibial band syndrome Objectives: The main aim of this thesis was to analyse bilateral difference in activity of the hip joint muscles in runners with iliotibial band syndrome. Second aim was also to determine the role of limb dominance in the formation of ITBS. Methods: Twenty-two runners with ITBS underwent EMG muscle testing. M. tensor fasciae latae, m. gluteus medius and m. gluteus maximus were tested during dynamic movements on one lower limb. These included squat, vertical jump and jump off the box. Results were expressed as a percentage of maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC). Results: The results indicate a significantly higher activity of the gluteus maximus muscle on the affected lower limb (41.55%) compared to the unaffected (27.50%) during the box jump exercise (p= 0.00926). The m. tensor fasciae latae and m. gluteus medius muscles did not show significant bilateral asymmetrical activity. The results did not show a connection between the dominant lower limb and the side of the ITBS formation. Keywords: iliotibial band syndrome, ITBS, running biomechanics, electromyography, EMG, m. gluteus medius, m. tensor fasciae latae, m. gluteus maximus, lateral knee pain, tractus iliotibialis, long distance runners
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Analysis of technique and efficiency of running using Nike Air Zoom Alphafly shoes
Veselý, Vít ; Kovářová, Lenka (advisor) ; Červinka, Pavel (referee)
Title: Analysis of running technique and efficiency when using Nike Air Zoom Alphafly shoes. Objectives: The main goal is to identify possible changes in selected physiological parameters and biomechanics of running when using Nike Air Zoom Alphafly shoes compared to standard running shoes. Methods: A 3D treadmill (H/P Cosmos Gaitway II S, Germany) was used in the analysis of running biomechanics. For the analysis of physiological parameters, the Metalyzer device was used within the spiroergometric examination of the run. The Borg scale was used to analyze the subjective assessment of the load. A paired T-test of Excel software was used to process the results. Results: The results of the work partially show a change in the biomechanics of running. A statistically significant difference was recorded at all speeds (15 km/h, 18 km/h, 21 km/h) in loading rate (p15 = 0,003; p18 = 0,000; p21 = 0,001) and time to impact peak (p15 = 0,017; p18 = 0,022; p21 = 0,003). At a speed of 15 km/h, an additional difference in running cadence (p = 0,044) was noted. The results show a statistically significant change in the economics of running all measured parameters, in oxygen intake converted to kilograms of weight (p = 0,003), minute ventilation (p = 0,000), respiratory rate (p = 0,000), respiratory coefficient (p...
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