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Table 1 Time points for extracted stance phase variables

From: Aetiological Factors of Running-Related Injuries: A 12 Month Prospective “Running Injury Surveillance Centre” (RISC) Study

Stance phase variable

Definition

Initial contact

Angle when the foot makes contact with the ground

Maximum/Peak angle

Maximum angle achieved during stance

Minimum angle

Minimum angle achieved during stance

Toe off

Angle when the foot leaves the ground

Excursion

Maximum–minimum angle during stance

Angle at peak knee flexion

Angle when the knee reaches peak knee flexion