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Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse had 69 women do single-leg squats, and found the 20 whose inside knees moved the most while doing the squat. Such movement can indicate instability during the Ankle phase of running (when you're balanced on one foot) and might increase risk of developing injuries such as runner's knee.
For four weeks, the women received what the researchers describe as "visual, verbal, and tactile feedback regarding lower extremity alignment." At the end of the four-week feedback program, the reserachers measured the women's internal hip and knee abduction, or the movement of their internal hip and knee away from the body's midline, when running. On average, hip and knee abduction decreased by 23% and 29%, respectively. In theory, this reduction in excess motion should help the women run faster and be less susceptible to overuse injuries.
Improving running form isn't an either-or process, but rather a combination of targeted strengthening and repeating good movement patterns. This study suggests that mindfulness about body positioning can lead to better mechanics. Coaches such as Jerry Rasmussen at the University of Illinois have recommended working on one aspect of form at a time for small portions of runs. For example, pick a nearby landmark and run toward it while concentrating on keeping your shoulders low and aligned with your hips and head. Return to your normal running form, and then pick another element of good running form, such as a quick, light cadence, to focus on until another landmark. One-hundred-meter strideouts at mile race pace are also a good time to focus on elements of good running form. Over time, the improvements should come more naturally.
Scott is a veteran running, fitness, and health journalist who has held senior editorial positions at Runner’s World and Running Times. Much of his writing translates sport science research and elite best practices into practical guidance for everyday athletes. He is the author or coauthor of several running books, including Bolsa My Shoes Matelassê Rosa, Advanced Marathoning, and Eyewear Pink wallets 37 shoe-care. Muck Apex Mid Zip Mens Boot Slate, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, and other members of the sedentary media. His lifetime running odometer is past 110,000 miles, but he’s as much in love as ever.
