Eriksrud, O., & Westheim, F. (2024)
XXXI Isokinetic Conference
Introduction and purpose: Different variations of assisted sprinting have been used for decades, especially in track and field. The discussion that often arises is whether the assisted sprint was overspeed (running faster than one can do without assistance) or not. In order to be able to determine this, but also to quantify improvement in performance, test-retest reliability of assisted sprint outcome measurements have to be established. The purpose of this study was therefore to establish test-retest reliability of phase specific assisted sprint outcome measurements. Conclusion: Phase specific time and velocity measurements of assisted sprint performance using a motorized resistance device showed good to excellent test-retest reliability in experienced team sport athletes.
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