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Understanding tennis player response to changes in shoe-surface friction: a combined biomechanical and mechanical approach| old_uid | 13812 |
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| title | Understanding tennis player response to changes in shoe-surface friction: a combined biomechanical and mechanical approach |
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| start_date | 2014/04/10 |
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| schedule | 10h30-12h |
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| online | no |
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| location_info | EuroMov, salle EJM |
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| summary | The large range of surface types utilised in tennis requires players to perform under conditions with distinctly different shoe-surface friction. In order to develop appropriate footwear for different surfaces, it is important to understand the player response to shoes and surface friction properties. In this talk, I will present some of the methodology, observations and findings from a 30-month study, aiming to improve the understanding of tennis shoe-court interactions and the biomechanical implications of changes in friction between the shoe and surface. The initial aim of this study was to compare player biomechanics when performing typical tennis movements for distinctly different shoe-surface friction conditions. Biomechanical player testing on different court surfaces provided the boundary conditions with which to develop a lab-based rig capable of simulating the key aspects of shoe-surface interaction. The newly designed lab-based rig provided a better understanding of the tribological mechanisms that explain the observed interaction. Biomechanical testing revealed the contribution of friction properties of shoes and surfaces on specific lower limb injuries mechanisms. |
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| responsibles | Hoffmann, Marin |
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