Athletes have to participate in screenings in order to reduce injuries. Up-to-now most screenings are purely clinically based. Literature, however, indicates the importance of knowledge on deviant movement patterns as possible risk factors for injuries. From this perspective, the current project aims to measure movement patterns, gait and running in young athletes to optimise training and prevent injuries.

2D- and 3d registration methods, force plate data and pressure plate data will be used to document the performance of the athletes.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Selected by the Flemish Athletics League
2. Level: B1, B2 en C
3. Age categories: 16-22 years
4. No injuries at lower back and lower extremities in the past 6 months
5. Signing informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Not selected by the Flemish Athletics League
2. Injuries at lower quadrant

Athletes will be selected from a list offered by the Flemish Atlethics League. This incorporates a group of athletes with potential to become Elite Athletes of the highest international level