The effects of articulated figure skates on jump landing forces.

摘要: Lower extremity injuries in figure skating have long been linked to boot stiffness, and recent increases jump practice time may be influencing the frequency seriousness of these injuries. It is hypothesized that stiff boots compromise skaters' abilities attenuate landing forces. Decreasing stiffness by adding an articulation at ankle reduce rate magnitude Prototype articulated were tested this study determine their effectiveness enabling skaters land with lower peak impact Nine competitive skaters, who trained standard subsequently boots, performed off-ice simulations on-ice axels, double toe loops, axels. Analysis showed decreases heel force loading use boot, although exact kinematic mechanisms responsible for are still unclear. jumps reve...