by Andrew Marshall

Indoor vs Outdoor Physical Activity: Which Has The Greater Effect?

Research Paper Title Does Participating in Physical Activity in Outdoor Natural Environments have a Greater Effect on Physical and Mental Wellbeing than Physical Activity Indoors? A Systematic Review. Background The objective of the researchers was to compare the effects on mental and physical well-being, health related quality of life and long-term adherence to physical activity,… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Overground vs Treadmill Running: What the Difference?

Research Paper Title Comparison of Lower Extremity Kinematic Curves During Overground and Treadmill Running. Background Researchers conducted gait analyses utilising both overground and treadmill modes of running. Previous studies comparing these modes analysed discrete variables. Methods Recently, techniques involving quantitative pattern analysis have assessed kinematic curve similarity in gait. Therefore, the purpose of this study… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

The Bodyweight Squat & 3D Knee Joint Moments

Research Paper Title Three-dimensional Knee Joint Moments during Performance of the Bodyweight Squat: Effects of Stance Width and Foot Rotation. Background The purpose of this investigation was to assess the effects of stance width and foot rotation angle on three-dimensional knee joint moments during bodyweight squat performance. Methods Twenty-eight participants performed 8 repetitions in 4… Read More