The bright side of backward motion
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Backward running
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This is the technical term for backward running and covers its history, biomechanics, and use in rehabilitation - directly relevant to the article's main subject
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Proprioception
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The article mentions improved body coordination as a claimed benefit; proprioception is the sensory system that enables this awareness of body position and movement
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Eccentric training
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Backward running involves eccentric muscle contractions (muscles lengthening under tension), which is why it's used in physical therapy for conditions like arthritis rehabilitation
The bright side of backward motion
TikTok has made a new training routine very popular: running backwards. On social media, people claim that jogging backwards has great health benefits: it is said to alleviate arthritis and improve body coordination. There is no scientific proof yet, but this new training routine is already being used in competitive sports and in physical therapy to reb…
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