Abstract
Friction at the shoe-surface interface is an important property when considering
sports performance and injury risk [1,2]. For example, whilst higher shoe-surface
friction has been associated with improved change of direction movement, this can also increase the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury [3]. Understanding shoe–surface friction, and how it influences static and dynamic friction (ratio of friction force between interacting surfaces before [static] and during [dynamic] movement) is crucial for safe performance in multidirectional sports. In recent years, modular flooring tiles have been used commercially and in research [1] as an alternative flooring surface, as they are convenient and cost-effective. However, the effect of modular tiles on static and dynamic friction during lateral movements (e.g., sliding) is unknown. This study aimed to compare static and dynamic friction at the shoe-surface interface for a lateral sliding movement, using common sport shoes and modular sports flooring tiles.
sports performance and injury risk [1,2]. For example, whilst higher shoe-surface
friction has been associated with improved change of direction movement, this can also increase the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury [3]. Understanding shoe–surface friction, and how it influences static and dynamic friction (ratio of friction force between interacting surfaces before [static] and during [dynamic] movement) is crucial for safe performance in multidirectional sports. In recent years, modular flooring tiles have been used commercially and in research [1] as an alternative flooring surface, as they are convenient and cost-effective. However, the effect of modular tiles on static and dynamic friction during lateral movements (e.g., sliding) is unknown. This study aimed to compare static and dynamic friction at the shoe-surface interface for a lateral sliding movement, using common sport shoes and modular sports flooring tiles.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1-2 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 6 Jun 2022 |
| Event | 14th ISEA Conference 2022 - Purdue University, West Lafayette, United States Duration: 6 Jun 2022 → 9 Jun 2022 |
Conference
| Conference | 14th ISEA Conference 2022 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | West Lafayette |
| Period | 6/06/22 → 9/06/22 |