Evaluation of Visual Biofeedback Modalities for Running Gait Retraining Using a Low-Cost Motion Capture System
Resumo
Modifying running biomechanics helps optimize movement and reduce joint stress. This preliminary study evaluated the feasibility of two real-time visual biofeedback methods using a low-cost optical motion capture system. In a crossover design, four participants tested a vertical displacement graph interface and an animation interface for cadence synchronization. The results indicate that the graphical biofeedback obtained greater acceptance and ease of immediate motor adaptation. In contrast, the rhythmic interface required greater cognitive demand, generating frustration. Future work will integrate auditory stimuli and adjustments to the test protocol.
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Agresta, C. e Brown, A. (2015). Gait retraining for injured and healthy runners using augmented feedback: a systematic literature review. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 45(8):576–584.
Heiderscheit, B. C., Chumanov, E. S., Michalski, M. P., Wille, C. M., e Ryan, M. B. (2011). Effects of step rate manipulation on joint mechanics during running. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 43(2):296–302.
Napier, C., Cochrane, C. K., Taunton, J. E., e Hunt, M. A. (2015). Gait modifications to change lower extremity loading in runners: a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 49(21):1382–1388.
Schubert, A. G., Kempf, J., e Heiderscheit, B. C. (2014). Influence of stride frequency and length on running mechanics: a systematic review. Sports Health, 6(3):210–217.
Shen, W., Yu, Y., Bocanegra, J. F., Wheeler, P. C., e Fong, D. T. (2024). Enhancing running injury prevention strategies with real-time biofeedback: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Sports Sciences, 42(11):981–992.
Willy, R. W., Buchenic, L., Rogacki, K., Ackerman, J., Schmidt, A., e Golob, A. L. (2016). In-field gait retraining and mobile biomechanical monitoring in runners. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 26(2):197–205.
Publicado
15/06/2026
Como Citar
FURTADO, Daniel A.; TRAVENÇOLO, Bruno A. N.; NASCIMENTO, Marcelo Z. do; PEREIRA, Adriano A..
Evaluation of Visual Biofeedback Modalities for Running Gait Retraining Using a Low-Cost Motion Capture System. In: ESCOLA REGIONAL DE INFORMÁTICA DO TRIÂNGULO MINEIRO (ERI-TM), 1. , 2026, Uberlândia/MG.
Anais [...].
Porto Alegre: Sociedade Brasileira de Computação,
2026
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p. 138-142.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/eritm.2026.27440.
