Katja has a BSc. in Rehabilitation/Prevention Therapy and Fitness (Sport Science) from Technical University Chemnitz, Germany. Katja has previously worked as a Senior Biomechanist and Research Assistant at the Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin (SSC). Through this position she has extensive experience of 3D motion capture using Vicon Nexus, force plates (AMTI and ForceDecks), isokinetic dynamometry (Cybex Norm) and she has been exposed to both Electromyography (Delsys Trigno) and inertial measurement units (TurningSense and Shimmer, Xsens) as well as analyzing and reporting back results to elite athletes and patients.
Biomechanical Characteristics of Resisted Sprints
Resisted sprint training (RST) is an effective training modality for improving sprint performance. However, there is a lack of clarity around how it influences kinematics during RST both acutely and following training interventions. Katja’s project serves to provide novel experimental data in these areas, enhancing the scientific understanding of kinematic changes during RST providing a basis for future studies.
The results of Katja’s project will help coaches to create more specific training plans and the optimal use of RST, possibly leading to a greater transfer from practice to performance. This is essential given the importance of speed and sprint performance in sport.
Key outcomes of Katja’s project so far have been that load has a significant effect on resisted sprint kinematics during both acceleration and maximum velocity running and that team sport athletes and sprint athletes, respond to RST in a very similar manner. Moreover, stronger athletes might be able to handle a higher overload without displaying changes in kinematics.
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Dr Ciarán Ó Catháin and Dr David Kelly
