Thigh Swing Speed

 Thigh Swing Speed measures the maximum speed of the driving thigh during the swing phase. 

Thigh Swing Speed is a unique Motion Performance Indicator (MPI), available only with LEOMO products.

Summary

• Thigh Swing Speed shows the velocity of the forward swing of the thigh.

• A higher value indicates quicker movement.

 

Why Thigh Swing Speed is important

• An increase in thigh swing speed generates an increase in forward energy.

• Maximum speed highlights left vs. right discrepancies more effectively than average speed.

 

About the value of Thigh Swing Speed

• Thigh Swing Speed is measured in degrees per second (dps). A speed of 360 dps equals one revolution per second.

• Elite runners have been shown to have higher Thigh Swing Speed values at similar speeds compared to recreational runners. 

Angular Speed	Level	Visual Reference
< 300 dps	Low	Slow
300 - 400 dps	Moderate	Moderate
400 - 500 dps	High	Fast
> 500 dps	Exceptional	Very fast

Sensors

• Thigh placement

• Use Adhesive tape

• Attach to the front of the thigh. No sides.

• Please put it on straight so that the LEOMO logo will be at the bottom when you stand up

• For best results, place the sensor at least 10 cm from the knee or the hip.

Real-time data & analysis

Thigh Swing Speed can be observed in real-time.

Coaches can access the scores in real-time with LEOMO LVS.

Related

Part of the Stride Cycle, together with: Strike AR, Heel Pitch, and Recoil AR.