THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT POSITIONS OF THE BICYCLE SHOE CLEAT ON LEG MUSCLE ACTIVITY

Guido Vroemen Paul Trgout

Introduction
Guido Vroemen Sportsphysician The Netherlands Amerongen/Amersfoort Workfield: Team Physician NTB Scientist NTC AA Cycling / Leontien.nl Triathlon Trainer Headcoach LD Triathlon

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Introduction
Specialisation:

Sports Performance Analysis Biomechanics/Motion analysis

The Shoes in Question

Cleat Position
No effect on cycling economy (Van Sickle & Hull 2007) Faster run times with midsole cleat position (Paton & Jardine 2011)

Question: Does the cleat placement affect muscle activation?

Methods
Computer Model
Subject Testing Muscles
Gluteus Maximus Rectus Femoris Vastus Lateralis Biceps Femoris Gastrocnemius Soleus

EMG Technique
Ag-AgCl electrodes 1000 Hz
band-pass & notch filtered

Results: Muscle Timing

Results: Upper Leg

Results: Lower Leg

Conclusions
Applicable to Triathlon? Better running performance ? Limitations Other bikeposition Worse cycling performance ?

Future Directions
Pedal Force Measurement Pedal Force Angle Measurement VO2 economy

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