Interaction of wrestling shoe and competition surface: effects on coefficient of friction with implications for injury
| Autor: | Robert U. Newton, Brandon K. Doan, Kevin P. Black, Wayne Sebstianelli, Brian Conroy, William Kramer, Michael A. Meese |
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| Rok vydání: | 2003 |
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musculoskeletal diseases
Friction Surface Properties media_common.quotation_subject Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Risk Assessment Competition (biology) Sports Equipment parasitic diseases Materials Testing otorhinolaryngologic diseases Humans Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Composite material Wrestling Coefficient of friction Mathematics media_common Significant difference Equipment Design Shoes body regions Equipment Failure Analysis Athletic Injuries Equipment Failure Stress Mechanical |
| Zdroj: | Sports biomechanics. 1(2) |
| ISSN: | 1476-3141 |
| Popis: | The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a significant difference in the co-efficient of friction (Fc) between old versus new wrestling shoes and mats and to investigate the effect of perspiration. Fc was measured by dragging a weighted shoe over a wrestling mat surface and measuring the vertical and horizontal forces produced. Three different shoe conditions were assessed over two mat types for both wet and dry conditions for a total of 12 conditions. To simulate the wet condition, saline solution was smeared over the surface of the mat. There was a significant effect of shoe, mat, and wet/dry conditions. In addition, significant interactions of shoe by mat, shoe by dry/wet, and mat by dry/wet were observed. Overall, Fc was 36% higher for the new wrestling mat compared to the old wrestling mat. Application of the saline solution reduced Fc by 14% compared to the dry condition. Comparison of the mean Fc for all three shoe types revealed the Fc for the older design shoe was 23% to 28% lower than the brand new shoe and the worn newer design, respectively. A high Fc, such as in the new mat/new shoe combination, has the potential to increase the risk of knee and ankle injuries by fixing the foot more securely to the ground. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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