Impact of Body Mass Index on Biomechanics of Recreational Runners.

Heather K VincentJack E KilgoreCong ChenMichelle BrunerMaryBeth HorodyskiKevin R Vincent

Published in: PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation (2020)

Runners with obesity dampened impact forces and controlled loading rate more than nonobese runners by increasing lower body stiffness and constraining vertical displacement.

Keyphrases

body mass index
weight gain
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
type diabetes
weight loss
physical activity
high fat diet induced