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Exploring Biomechanical Parameters in Running

Exploring Biomechanical Parameters in Running

Dec 6, 2018

SPRING-LOADED INVERTED PENDULUM AS A TEMPLATE TO EXPLORE BIOMECHANICAL PARAMETERS IN RUNNING Team: Michigan Performance Research Laboratory Summary: The Michigan Performance Research Laboratory is developing a SLIP model to explore how modifications in various...
The Biomechanics of the Sub-four Minute Mile

The Biomechanics of the Sub-four Minute Mile

Dec 6, 2018

THE BIOMECHANICS OF THE SUB-FOUR MINUTE MILE Team: Michigan Performance Research Laboratory Summary: Elite middle distance runners may serve as a unique population of runners that have undergone a substantial degree of ‘self-optimization’ to achieve high...
Step Frequency Patterns in Elite Ultramarathon Runners

Step Frequency Patterns in Elite Ultramarathon Runners

Dec 6, 2018

STEP FREQUENCY PATTERNS IN ELITE ULTRAMARATHON RUNNERS DURING A 100KM ROAD RACE Team: Michigan Performance Research Laboratory Summary: Step frequency data was collected from 20 ultramarathoners during the entirety of the 2016 IAU 100 kilometer World Championship. The...
Concussion Diagnosis

Concussion Diagnosis

Dec 6, 2018

CONCUSSION DIAGNOSIS: BEYOND “HOW MANY FINGERS AM I HOLDING UP?” Team: Stephen Broglio (Kinesiology and Medical School), Mohammed Islam (CoE), Ioulia Kovelman (LSA), Alex Rogers (Medical School) and Xiaosu Hu (Center for Human Growth and Development) Summary:...
A Data-driven Approach for Monitoring Hydration Status

A Data-driven Approach for Monitoring Hydration Status

Dec 6, 2018

A DATA-DRIVEN, NON-INVASIVE APPROACH FOR MONITORING HYDRATION STATUS IN ATHLETES Team: Kathleen Sienko (CoE) and Jenna Wiens (CoE) Goal: Researchers aim to design and assess a noninvasive technique for real-time monitoring of hydration status in athletes during...