From the authors’ conclusion
“This suggests that runners looking for their best performances do not need to avoid the cambered section of a road.”
A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.
Publication details
- Record
- PubMed 41160091
- Publication types
- research-article
- Indexed subjects
- Muscle, Skeletal · Electromyography · Adaptation, Physiological · Oxygen Consumption · Running
- Source record checked
- 2026-10-16
Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.
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