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Shen S, Teng J, Fekete G, Mei Q, Zhao J, Yang F, Gu Y. Influence of Torsional Stiffness in Badminton Footwear on Lower Limb Biomechanics. J Sports Sci Med 2024; 23:196-208. [PMID: 38455438 PMCID: PMC10915609 DOI: 10.52082/jssm.2024.196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Torsional stiffness of athletic footwear plays a crucial role in preventing injury and improving sports performance. Yet, there is a lack of research focused on the biomechanical effect of torsional stiffness in badminton shoes. This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the influence of three different levels of torsional stiffness in badminton shoes on biomechanical characteristics, sports performance, and injury risk in badminton players. Fifteen male players, aged 22.8 ± 1.96 years, participated in the study, performing badminton-specific tasks, including forehand clear stroke [left foot (FCL) and right foot (FCR)], 45-degree sidestep cutting (45C), and consecutive vertical jumps (CVJ). The tasks were conducted wearing badminton shoes of torsional stiffness measured with Shore D hardness 50, 60, and 70 (referred to as 50D, 60D, and 70D, respectively). The primary biomechanical parameters included ankle, knee, and MTP joint kinematics, ankle and knee joint moments, peak ground reaction forces, joint range of motion (ROM), and stance time. A one-way repeated measures ANOVA was employed for normally distributed data and Friedman tests for non-normally distributed data. The 70D shoe exhibited the highest ankle dorsiflexion and lowest ankle inversion peak angles during 45C task. The 60D shoe showed significantly lower knee abduction angle and coronal motions compared to the 50D and 70D shoes. Increased torsional stiffness reduced stance time in the FCR task. No significant differences were observed in anterior-posterior and medial-lateral ground reaction forces (GRF). However, the 70D shoe demonstrated higher vertical GRF than the 50D shoe while performing the FCR task, particularly during 70% - 75% of stance. Findings from this study revealed the significant role of torsional stiffness in reducing injury risk and optimizing performance during badminton tasks, indicating that shoes with an intermediate level of stiffness (60D) could provide a beneficial balance between flexibility and stability. These findings may provide practical references in guiding future badminton shoe research and development. Further research is necessary to explore the long-term effects of altering stiffness, considering factors such as athletic levels and foot morphology, to understand of the influence of torsional stiffness on motion biomechanics and injury prevalence in badminton-specific tasks.
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- Siqin Shen
- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Faculty of Engineering, University of Pannonia, Veszprém, Hungary
- Vehicle Industry Research Center, Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary
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- Department of Sports Biomechanics, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- Vehicle Industry Research Center, Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary
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- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Auckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Li Ning Sport Science Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Company Limited, Beijing, China
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- Li Ning Sport Science Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Company Limited, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Faculty of Engineering, University of Pannonia, Veszprém, Hungary
- Vehicle Industry Research Center, Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary
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Arefin MS, Chieh HF, Lin CJ, Lin CF, Su FC. Influence of altered torsional stiffness through sole modification of air pressure shoes on lower extremity biomechanical behaviour during side-step cutting maneuvers. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0297592. [PMID: 38422014 PMCID: PMC10903810 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Directional changes in cutting maneuvers are critical in sports, where shoe torsional stiffness (STS) is an important factor. Shoes are designed based on different constructions and movement patterns. Hence, it is unclear how adjustable spacers into the sole constructions of air pressure chambers (APC) affect the STS in side-step cutting. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of altered STS through adjustable sole spacers on ground reaction force (GRF) and ankle and knee joint moments in side-step cutting. Seventeen healthy recreational athletes performed side-step cutting with experimental conditions including (i) barefoot (BF), (ii) unaltered shoes (UAS): soles consisting of APC, and (iii) altered shoes (AS): modified UAS by inserting elastomeric spacers into cavities formed by APC. Mechanical and biomechanical variables were measured. Significant differences were revealed across shoe conditions for impact peak (p = 0.009) and impulse (p = 0.018) in vertical GRF, time to achieve peak braking (p = 0.004), and peak propulsion (p = 0.025) for anterior-posterior GRF in ANOVA test. No significant differences were observed in GRF peaks and impulses between UAS and AS except for a trend of differences in impact peak (p = 0.087) for vertical GRF. At the ankle and knee joint, peak ankle power absorption (p = 0.019), peak knee internal rotation moment (p = 0.042), peak knee extension moment (p = 0.001), peak knee flexion moment (0.000), peak knee power absorption (p = 0.047) showed significant difference across three shoe conditions. However, no significant differences between the UAS and AS were noticed for peak joint moments and power. Altered shoe torsional stiffness did not significantly affect the peak forces and peak ankle and knee joint moments or powers; hence sole adjustment did not influence the cutting performance. This study might be insightful in sports footwear design, and adjusting shoe torsional stiffness by sole modification might be advantageous for athletes playing sports with cutting maneuvers to reduce the risk of injuries by controlling the twisting force at the ankle that frequently happens during cutting maneuvers.
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- Md Samsul Arefin
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Leather Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Medical Device Innovation Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Medical Device Innovation Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Legg L, Donahue T, Peel S, Piland S, Thorsen T. Effects of shoe collar height and limb dominance on landing knee biomechanics in female collegiate volleyball players. J Sports Sci 2024; 42:247-254. [PMID: 38456685 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2024.2327119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Volleyball-specific footwear with higher collar heights (a mid-cut shoe) are worn to restrict ankle motion. Reduced ankle dorsiflexion has been associated with increased frontal plane motion and injury risk at the knee. With the high frequency of unilateral landings in volleyball, the purpose of this study was to determine the effect of volleyball-specific shoes and limb dominance on knee landing mechanics in collegiate volleyball players. It was hypothesized that participants would exhibit smaller sagittal plane and greater frontal plane knee joint mechanics in mid-cut and dominant limb and that vertical and posterior directed ground reaction forces would be greater wearing mid-cut, yet similar between limbs. Seventeen female volleyball players performed unilateral landings on each limb in mid-cut and low-top volleyball shoes. For shoe main effects, smaller peak dorsiflexion angle and internal peak plantarflexion moment and greater peak medial ground reaction force were found in the mid-cut but with no impact on knee mechanics. For limb main effects, the internal peak knee abduction moment was greater in the dominant limb. Greater peak lateral ground reaction force was found in the interaction between the non-dominant limb and low-top. Further research is warranted to better understand shoe and limb impact in volleyball players.
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- Lindsey Legg
- Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
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- School of Kinesiology and Nutrition, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA
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- School of Kinesiology and Nutrition, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, USA
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- School of Kinesiology and Nutrition, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, USA
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Liu S, Yan H, Wang Z, Zhang Y, Johnson RS, Wei S, Pan J. Effects of shoe collar types on ankle and knee biomechanics characteristics when performing the side-step cutting task. Sports Biomech 2023:1-17. [PMID: 37736666 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2023.2249860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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This study aimed to examine the effect of football shoes with different collar types on ankle and knee kinematic and kinetics features during 45° and 135° side-step cutting tasks. Fifteen healthy college football players volunteered for the study. Each participant was instructed to perform side-step cutting tasks with high, low, and no collar football shoes. The kinematic and ground reaction force data were measured using a Vicon motion capture system and a Kistler force plate, respectively. Two-way MANOVAs with repeated measures were used to examine the effect of shoe collar type and task conditions. There were no interaction effects. The high collar football shoe showed decreased ankle range of motion in the sagittal plane (p = 0.010) and peak ankle external rotation moment (p = 0.009) compared to the no collar football shoe. The high (p = 0.025) and low (p = 0.029) collar football shoes presented greater peak ankle external rotation angles than the no collar football shoe. These results imply that football shoes with high collars made of high intensity knitted fabric could be used to restrict ankle joint movement, with potential implications for decreasing the risk of ankle sprain injuries in football players.
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- Shuangen Liu
- College of Physical Education, Jinzhong University, Jinzhong, China
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- College of Physical Education, Jinzhong University, Jinzhong, China
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- Center for Research & Innovation, 316º(CHINA) CO. LTD, Xiamen, China
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- Center for Research & Innovation, 316º(CHINA) CO. LTD, Xiamen, China
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- Center for Orthopaedic & Biomechanics Research, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA
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- Center for Research & Innovation, 316º(CHINA) CO. LTD, Xiamen, China
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- Center for Orthopaedic & Biomechanics Research, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA
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Nasirzadeh A, Yang ST, Yun J, Yang J, Yoon Bae Y, Park J, Ahn J, Lee G. Influence of circumferential ankle pressure of shoe collar on the kinematics, dynamic stability, electromyography, and plantar pressure during normal walking. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0281684. [PMID: 36763568 PMCID: PMC9916592 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The shoe's collar plays a significant role in supporting the ankle during walking. Since the protective effect of the collar requires the circular embracing of the ankle and shank, a stiffer collar might be involved with increased circumferential ankle pressure (CAP). It is not clear how collar CAP affects walking performance. Therefore, this study was aimed at examining the influence of the collar CAP on the kinematics, dynamic stability, electromyography (EMG), and plantar pressure during normal walking. METHOD Sixteen healthy male participants walked on a treadmill while wearing a custom-designed high-collar shoe with 10 (low), 30 (medium), and 60 mmHg (high) CAP conditions, and the joint angles, dynamic stability index, EMG, and plantar pressure were measured. RESULT While the low CAP condition did not affect the ankle range of motion (ROM), The high CAP condition restricted both the ankle sagittal and frontal ROM, whereas the medium CAP condition limited only the ankle frontal ROM. The knee and hip ROM did not differ between conditions. The dynamic stability for the high and medium CAP cases was comparable but significantly higher than that of the low CAP condition. The ankle muscle activity and corresponding co-contraction increased with increasing CAP for gastrocnemius medialis (GM), soleus (SOL), peroneus longus (PL), tibialis anterior (TA) muscles in the weight acceptance and push-off phases but not in the single limb support. Knee muscle activity, including vastus lateralis (VL) and semitendinosus (SEMI) was similar between all conditions. A higher relative pressure was observed under the lateral aspect of the heel when walking in the high CAP condition. CONCLUSION The results suggest that a high-collar shoe with a high CAP may not be an appropriate choice for walking owing to the injury risk factors and limited walking efficiency. A medium CAP is associated with certain advantages and, thus, a superior choice for high-collar shoe design.
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- Alireza Nasirzadeh
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Teng J, Qu F, Shen S, Jia SW, Lam WK. Effects of midsole thickness on ground reaction force, ankle stability, and sports performances in four basketball movements. Sports Biomech 2022:1-14. [PMID: 36047733 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2022.2112747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Changes in midsole thickness can influence cushioning and rearfoot stability in running, but no information has been established in basketball. This study aimed to investigate whether midsole thickness would alter ground reaction force, ankle stability and performance-related indicators in four basketball manoeuvres. Fifteen university basketball athletes performed lateral shuffle, forward sprint, counter-movement jump (CMJ) and drop landing in basketball shoes of five midsole thicknesses (Thinnest, Thin, Medium, Thick, Thickest). One-way repeated-measures ANOVA was performed on each of the biomechanics and performances variables and Friedman test was performed on comfort perceptions. Our findings found a significant midsole thickness effect on the lower extremity biomechanics (p < 0.05), with better traction (p = 0.019) and greater plantarflexion (p = 0.019) while sprinting with thinner shoe conditions. Thicker basketball shoes led to greater rearfoot inversion (p = 0.004) and a more significant inversion velocity peak (p = 0.019) during lateral shuffling. No significant difference in peak impact force or peak loading rate was observed between shoes during drop landing. These findings suggest that participants wearing basketball shoes with thicker midsole may lead to ankle instability during lateral shuffling manoeuvres. Wearing basketball shoes with thinner midsoles may be beneficial for sprint and jump performances.
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- Jin Teng
- Department of Sports Biomechanics, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Biomechanics, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Engineering,Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Savaria Institute of Technology, Eötvös Loránd University, Szombathely, Hungary
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- Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Company Limited, Beijing, China
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- Sports Information and External Affairs Centre, Hong Kong Sports Institute, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
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Liu Y, Lam WK, Seglina I, Apps C. Does the Location of Shoe Upper Support on Basketball Shoes Influence Ground Reaction Force and Ankle Mechanics during Cutting Maneuvers? BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11050743. [PMID: 35625471 PMCID: PMC9139072 DOI: 10.3390/biology11050743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This study examined the location effect of lateral shoe upper supports on the ground reaction forces, as well as ankle kinematics and moments during the change of direction maneuvers using a statistical parametric mapping approach. University basketball athletes performed side-cuts, complete turns and lateral shuffle maneuvers with their maximum-effort in four shoe conditions with varying shoe upper support locations: full-length, forefoot, rearfoot, none (control). The statistical parametric mapping repeated measures ANOVA test was applied to compare differences between the shoe conditions, followed-up with post-hoc statistical parametric mapping paired t-tests between all shoe conditions. The coronal ankle results revealed that the forefoot support shoe had a reduced eversion moment that varied between ~25−95% across all change of directions (p < 0.05). However, the forefoot upper shoe had increased ankle inversion between ~8−14% (complete turns) and ~96−100% (side-cuts and lateral shuffles), and increased inversion velocity in side-cuts than the other shoes (p < 0.05). Compared to the control, the rearfoot support shoes reduced inversion velocity in side-cut between ~78−92% (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that a forefoot upper support induced most changes in ankle mechanics during basketball cutting maneuvers, with only inversion angle in the complete turn being influenced during the initial period where ankle injury may occur. Future research should examine if these coronal ankle mechanics influence change-of-direction performance and injury risk with regular wear.
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- Yu Liu
- School of Leisure Sports, Chengdu Sport University, Sichuan 610041, China;
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- Sports Information and External Affairs Centre, Hong Kong Sports Institute, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-186-1178-3188
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG1 4FQ, UK; (I.S.); (C.A.)
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG1 4FQ, UK; (I.S.); (C.A.)
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Kersting UG, Støttrup N, Larsen FG. The influence of shaft stiffness on joint kinematics and kinetics during hiking. J Biomech 2021; 126:110643. [PMID: 34358901 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Hiking boots provide an interface for walking in challenging environments, typically equipped with a shaft to provide ankle joint stability in rough terrains. Currently it is unclear if the ankle joint is stabilized to an extent that protects against ankle injuries, and if so, to what degree this added ankle stability sacrifices ankle mobility and hence decreases efficient gait propulsion. The aim of the present study was to compare the effect of shaft construction and stiffness on lower extremity kinematics and kinetics during level and step-down walking to simulate hiking conditions. Thirteen healthy males walked in one low-cut and three shafted commercially available hiking shoes with varying shaft stiffness. Lower extremity kinematics and ground reaction forces were recorded simultaneously. During level walking, ankle plantar-dorsiflexion range of motion was significantly reduced for the stiffest shaft hiking shoe compared to the low-cut shoe. A reduction in the muscle contribution to ankle joint work was found for all shafted shoes compared to the low-cut shoe. The reduced ankle joint work for the shafted shoes conversely increased eccentric knee joint work. Kinematic and kinetic differences between shoes diminished during box step-down walking. The present study shows that shaft height and stiffness can influence ankle joint range of motion, and ankle and knee joint work, with the high-shaft shoes redistributing load from the ankle to the knee joint. This may have implications for gait efficiency and increase the risk of knee joint loading or injuries.
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- Uwe G Kersting
- Sport Sciences, Department of Health, Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark; Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
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- Sport Sciences, Department of Health, Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Sport Sciences, Department of Health, Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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A four-experiment examination of ankle kinetics, kinematics and lateral ligament strains during different conditions: an examination using musculoskeletal simulation. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11332-021-00751-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Lam WK, Cheung CC, Huang Z, Leung AK. Effects of shoe collar height and arch-support orthosis on joint stability and loading during landing. Res Sports Med 2021; 30:115-127. [PMID: 33579163 DOI: 10.1080/15438627.2021.1888102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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This study examined the effects of shoe collar height and foot orthosis on ground reaction force (GRF), ankle and knee mechanics during landing. Sixteen male university basketball players performed drop landing when wearing different shoes with collar height (high vs. low) and foot orthoses (arch-support vs. flat). Biomechanical variables included vertical peak GRF and joint angles and moments in sagittal and coronal planes were analysed with two-way ANOVA with repeated measures (α = 0.05). Results indicated that high-collar shoes had significantly smaller peak ankle dorsiflexion (P < 0.001), smaller ankle sagittal total RoM (P < 0.001), higher forefoot peak GRF (P = 0.009) and peak knee valgus moment (P < 0.001) compared with low-collar shoes. Wearing arch-support orthoses induced higher forefoot peak GRF (P < 0.001) but smaller ankle inversion moment (P = 0.001) compared to flat-orthoses. Furthermore, significant interactions between collar-height and orthosis were found only for initial ankle plantarflexion (P = 0.023) and knee flexion (P = 0.035), but not in any kinetics variables. The findings suggest increased collar height and arch-support orthoses appear to reduce the risks of ankle sprains during landing, but might increase loading at adjacent joints.
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- Wing-Kai Lam
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Sports Assistive Devices, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Kinesiology, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China.,Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Company, Beijing, China
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- Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Company, Beijing, China.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Sports Assistive Devices, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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Cong Y, Lam WK. Effects of shear reduction shoes on joint loading, ground reaction force and free moment across different cutting angles. J Sports Sci 2021; 39:1386-1394. [PMID: 33459193 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2021.1874716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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This study examined the effects of shear reduction shoes on braking and propulsion ground reaction forces (GRFs), free moments, and joint moments when cutting towards different directions. Fifteen male university basketball players performed sidestep cutting towards 45°, 90° and 135° directions with maximum-effort in shear reduction and control shoes. Two-way (angle x shoe) ANOVAs with repeated measures were performed to determine the interaction and main effects of cutting angle and shoe for all tested variables. Results showed that cutting angles had significant influence on most of the variables, except for the peak-free moment, peak ankle eversion moment and maximum loading rate of resultant shear GRF. The shear reduction shoes significantly delayed the timing to the first peaks of vertical and resultant shear GRFs compared with the control shoes. During propulsion, the shear reduction shoes generated smaller peak propulsion resultant shear and vertical ground reaction forces. Additionally, the shear reduction shoes did not induce distinct frontal and transverse moments at the ankle and knee joints compared with the control shoes. These results suggest that the application of shear reduction structure could be beneficial to attenuate vertical and shear impact peaks, offering additional insights to reduce shear-related injuries.
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- Yan Cong
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Sports Assistive Devices, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China.,Key laboratory of Prosthetics and Orthotics Technology of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Beijing College of Social Administration, Beijing, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Sports Assistive Devices, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Kinesiology, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China.,Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Company, Beijing, China
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Lai JHC, Ling SKK, Cacho P, Mok SW, Yung PSH. The effects of shoe collar height on ankle sprain mechanics in athletes: A review of literature. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS, TRAUMA AND REHABILITATION 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/2210491720950325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background: Our aim was to conduct a review to summarize the existing information regarding the effects of shoe collar height in altering ankle sprain mechanics in athletes. Methods: A systematic literature search of PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, and SPORTDiscus was conducted in September 2019. Results: There were 10 studies published from 1993 to 2019 that were included. Most studies showed high-top shoes limited ankle sprain kinematics and increased resistance to inversion moment in static but not dynamic testing. High-top shoes were associated with delayed pre-landing ankle evertor muscle activation and smaller electromyography amplitudes. Conclusions: There is currently weak evidence to support that high-top shoes can limit ankle sprain kinematics in dynamic testing. Further studies with more consistent study interventions and outcome variables are needed to definitively establish the effects of shoe collar height on ankle sprain mechanics in athletes. The Translational Potential of this Article: Multiple studies on the effects of shoe collar height and ankle sprain mechanics have been performed but there is a lack of consistency in terms of study design, intervention, and outcome measures. A formal systematic review and meta-analysis were not applicable due to the heterogeneity of studies, and mixed results from these studies can be confusing to interpret, making further research on this topic difficult as a result of lack of future direction. We summarized the existing literature on this topic to provide a clearer picture and guide future research on this controversial matter.
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- Jojo Hoi-Ching Lai
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK, Hong Kong
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Lam WK, Cheung CCW, Leung AKL. Shoe collar height and heel counter-stiffness for shoe cushioning and joint stability in landing. J Sports Sci 2020; 38:2374-2381. [PMID: 32600128 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2020.1785728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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This study examined the effects of shoe collar-height and counter-stiffness on ground reaction force (GRF), ankle and knee mechanics in landing. Eighteen university basketball players performed drop landing when wearing shoes in different collar height (high vs. low) and counter-stiffness (stiffer vs. less stiff). Biomechanical variables were measured with force platform and motion capturing systems. Two-way repeated measures ANOVA was performed with α = 0.05. Wearing high collar shoes exhibited smaller peak ankle dorsiflexion and total sagittal RoM, peak knee extension moment, but larger peak knee varus moment than the low collar shoes. Stiffer counter-stiffness shoes related to smaller ankle inversion at touchdown and total coronal RoM, but larger peak knee flexion and increased total ankle and knee sagittal RoM than the less stiff counter-stiffness. Furthermore, wearing stiffer counter-stiffness shoes increased forefoot GRF peak at high collar condition, while no significant differences between counter-stiffness at low collar condition. These results suggest that although higher collar height and/or stiffness heel counter used can reduce ankle motion in coronal plane, it would increase the motion and loading at knee joint, which is susceptible to knee injuries. These findings could be insightful for training and footwear development in basketball.
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- Wing-Kai Lam
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Sports Assistive Devices, Guangzhou Sport University , Guangzhou, China.,Department of Kinesiology, Shenyang Sport University , Shenyang, China.,Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Limited Company , Beijing, China
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- Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Limited Company , Beijing, China.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , Hong Kong, China
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Effect of Red Arch-Support Insoles on Subjective Comfort and Movement Biomechanics in Various Landing Heights. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17072476. [PMID: 32260475 PMCID: PMC7177313 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17072476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Red is perceived as a "winning color", which may influence actual and perceived performances in sports, but little effort has been done to assess the added value on colored foot insoles in basketball movements. This study examined if colored foot insole would influence perceived comfort and lower extremity biomechanics during drop landing. Nineteen male basketball players performed drop landing trials with different insoles (red arch-support, white arch-support, and white-flat) and landing heights (0.45 and 0.61 m). Two-way (Insole x Height) ANOVAs with repeated measures were performed on each of the knee and ankle angles and moments variables. Wearing red arch-support insoles induced better perception of forefoot and rearfoot cushioning and overall comfort but smaller plantarflexion moment than the white-flat insoles (p < 0.05). Increased landing height was related to higher ground reaction loading, sagittal flexion angles, range of motion, and joint moments but smaller ankle eversion (p < 0.05). Findings indicate that foot insoles might have influenced comfort perception and joint kinetics, but not joint kinematics. The use of red color in foot insoles could potentially maximize the effectiveness of foot insoles in a way that alters comfort perception and motor control during landing, with implications for risk of injury.
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The Effect of Basketball Shoe Collar on Ankle Stability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH 2020. [DOI: 10.5334/paah.48] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Lam WK, Kan WH, Chia JS, Kong PW. Effect of shoe modifications on biomechanical changes in basketball: A systematic review. Sports Biomech 2019; 21:577-603. [PMID: 31578122 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2019.1656770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Shoe modifications are suggested to reduce the risks of injuries and improve sports performance in basketball. This review aimed to critically evaluate the effect of different basketball shoe modifications on biomechanical changes in basketball movements. Searches of four major databases for biomechanics studies which evaluated footwear construction/material in basketball yielded 442 records. After duplicates were removed and exclusion/inclusion criteria applied to the titles and abstracts, 20 articles remained for further quality assessment. Two reviewers independently confirmed 17 articles (n = 340 participants), with 95.5% of agreement between judgements, which were included for review. The results were categorised based on the following shoe modifications: (a) cushioning, (b) midsole hardness, (c) collar height, (d) outsole traction component, (e) forefoot bending stiffness and (f) shoe mass that influence lower limb biomechanics. The included articles revealed that 1) better shoe cushioning or softer midsole is related to better impact attenuation in passive/unanticipated situations, 2) high shoe collars are effective to improve ankle stability in jumping and cutting tasks, 3) increased shoe traction and forefoot bending stiffness can improve basketball jump, sprint and/or cut performances and 4) lighter shoe mass results in better jump and/or cut performances when the shoe mass is known.
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- Wing K Lam
- Department of Kinesiology, Shenyang Sport University , Shenyang , China.,Li Ning Sports Sciences Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Co., Ltd. , Beijing , China
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- Li Ning Sports Sciences Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Co., Ltd. , Beijing , China.,Physical Education and Sports Science Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University , Singapore , Singapore
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- Physical Education and Sports Science Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University , Singapore , Singapore
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- Physical Education and Sports Science Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University , Singapore , Singapore
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Lam WK, Liu H, Wu GQ, Liu ZL, Sun W. Effect of shoe wearing time and midsole hardness on ground reaction forces, ankle stability and perceived comfort in basketball landing. J Sports Sci 2019; 37:2347-2355. [DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2019.1633158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Wing-Kai Lam
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Sports Assistive Devices, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Kinesiology, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China
- Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Company, Beijing, China
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Company, Beijing, China
- Biomechanics Laboratory, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Company, Beijing, China
- Biomechanics Laboratory, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- School of Physical Education and Coaching, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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Maurus P, Asmussen MJ, Cigoja S, Nigg SR, Nigg BM. The Submaximal Lateral Shuffle Test: A reliability and sensitivity analysis. J Sports Sci 2019; 37:2066-2074. [PMID: 31164055 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2019.1620988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Lateral ankle stability and how it changes in different footwear has been investigated for years. Research, however, has shown a lack of reliability or sensitivity of available methodologies. This study aimed to evaluate the test-retest reliability and sensitivity of a novel lateral stability protocol, the Submaximal Lateral Shuffle Test (SLST). We recruited 11 and 40 participants to assess reliability and sensitivity of the SLST, respectively. Participants performed the SLST in footwear that differed in collar height and upper stiffness. ICC values showed good to excellent reliability in peak ankle angles and moments, ground reaction forces, impulses, stance time, and performance time. Significantly lower peak inversion and adduction angles and lower medio-lateral push off peak forces were found in the high cut shoes compared to the low cut shoes. The medio-lateral landing peak force showed lower forces in the high cut shoes. The smallest worthwhile change indicated meaningful differences in 70.0-82.5% of participants for inversion, adduction, medio-lateral landing peak, and push off peak forces. These results, however, were not systematic such that there was not a consistent direction of the difference for all participants. In conclusion, the SLST is a promising protocol to further investigate lateral stability in footwear.
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- Philipp Maurus
- a Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology , The University of Calgary , Calgary , Canada.,b Institute of Sports and Sports Science , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology , Karlsruhe , Germany
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- a Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology , The University of Calgary , Calgary , Canada
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- a Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology , The University of Calgary , Calgary , Canada
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- a Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology , The University of Calgary , Calgary , Canada
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- a Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology , The University of Calgary , Calgary , Canada
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Lam WK, Fan JX, Zheng Y, Lee WCC. Joint and plantar loading in table tennis topspin forehand with different footwork. Eur J Sport Sci 2018; 19:471-479. [PMID: 30362890 DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2018.1534993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Table tennis players often execute one-step, side-step or cross-step to move to an appropriate position for topspin forehand. However, to our knowledge, no studies have investigated the footwork effects on lower-limb kinetics and kinematics, which are related to playing performance and injury prevention. This study examined the ground reaction forces, joint kinetics and in-shoe plantar pressure distribution during topspin forehand with three typical footwork patterns. Fifteen male table tennis players performed cross-court topspin forehands in one-step, side-step and cross-step. Force plate, motion capturing, and instrumented insole systems were used to measure ground reaction force, joint moments and plantar pressure variables. One-way ANONA with repeated measures was performed to determine any significant differences between footwork. Results indicated that participants exhibited significantly higher ground reaction force loadings, knee flexion angle, knee moment, ankle inversion and moment during side-step and cross-step compared with one-step footwork condition (p < .01). Plantar pressure data indicated that the significantly higher peak pressure were observed in the total foot, toe, 1st, 2nd and 5th metatarsal regions during side-step and cross-step (p < .01). Additionally, cross-step had induced higher peak pressure in medial midfoot and heel regions than one-step and higher peak pressure in total and 1st metatarsal regions than side-step (p < .01). These results suggest that foot orthotic designs should consider the stronger emphasis on those high-pressured areas and that the differential joint and plantar loadings in side-step and cross-step may provide useful insights to injury mechanism and training protocol development.
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- Wing-Kai Lam
- a Department of Kinesiology , Shenyang Sport University , Shenyang , People's Republic of China.,b Li Ning Sports Science Research Center , Beijing , People's Republic of China
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- b Li Ning Sports Science Research Center , Beijing , People's Republic of China.,c School of Kinesiology and Health , Capital University of Physical Education and Sports , Beijing , People's Republic of China
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- c School of Kinesiology and Health , Capital University of Physical Education and Sports , Beijing , People's Republic of China
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- d School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering , University of Wollongong , Wollongong , Australia
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Center of Pressure and Perceived Stability in Basketball Shoes With Soft and Hard Midsoles. J Appl Biomech 2018; 34:284-290. [DOI: 10.1123/jab.2017-0120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of varying midsole hardness on center of pressure (COP) and perceived stability during basketball-specific tasks, as well as the correlation between COP and perception measurements. A total of 20 male basketball players performed 45° cutting and layup while wearing basketball shoes with soft and hard midsoles. COP trajectories were obtained from the Pedar insole system. Stability perceptions at the forefoot and rearfoot were assessed using 150-mm visual analogue scales. Results indicated greater COP mediolateral deviations in soft midsole compared with hard midsole during layup (soft: 16.6 [4.7] mm, hard: 15.8 [4.6] mm, P = .03) but not 45° cutting (soft: 15.7 [5.9] mm, hard: 15.8 [5.6] mm, P = .60). While 16 out of 20 participants preferred soft midsole, no significant difference in visual analogue scale ratings was found between shoes for both tested movements. There was no significant correlation between COP and perceived stability during layup or 45° cutting. In conclusion, midsole hardness of basketball shoes did not consistently affect mediolateral stability of the foot during 45° cutting and layup. Subjective perception alone cannot be used to indicate mediolateral deviation of the foot when executing basketball-specific maneuvers.
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Lam WK, Liebenberg J, Woo J, Park SK, Yoon SH, Cheung RTH, Ryu J. Do running speed and shoe cushioning influence impact loading and tibial shock in basketball players? PeerJ 2018; 6:e4753. [PMID: 29770274 PMCID: PMC5951143 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.4753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Tibial stress fracture (TSF) is a common injury in basketball players. This condition has been associated with high tibial shock and impact loading, which can be affected by running speed, footwear condition, and footstrike pattern. However, these relationships were established in runners but not in basketball players, with very little research done on impact loading and speed. Hence, this study compared tibial shock, impact loading, and foot strike pattern in basketball players running at different speeds with different shoe cushioning properties/performances. Methods Eighteen male collegiate basketball players performed straight running trials with different shoe cushioning (regular-, better-, and best-cushioning) and running speed conditions (3.0 m/s vs. 6.0 m/s) on a flat instrumented runway. Tri-axial accelerometer, force plate and motion capture system were used to determine tibial accelerations, vertical ground reaction forces and footstrike patterns in each condition, respectively. Comfort perception was indicated on a 150 mm Visual Analogue Scale. A 2 (speed) × 3 (footwear) repeated measures ANOVA was used to examine the main effects of shoe cushioning and running speeds. Results Greater tibial shock (P < 0.001; η2 = 0.80) and impact loading (P < 0.001; η2 = 0.73-0.87) were experienced at faster running speeds. Interestingly, shoes with regular-cushioning or best-cushioning resulted in greater tibial shock (P = 0.03; η2 = 0.39) and impact loading (P = 0.03; η2 = 0.38-0.68) than shoes with better-cushioning. Basketball players continued using a rearfoot strike during running, regardless of running speed and footwear cushioning conditions (P > 0.14; η2 = 0.13). Discussion There may be an optimal band of shoe cushioning for better protection against TSF. These findings may provide insights to formulate rehabilitation protocols for basketball players who are recovering from TSF.
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- Wing-Kai Lam
- Department of Kinesiology, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China.,Li Ning Sports Sciences Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Institute of General Kinesiology and Athletic Training, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Motion Innovation Centre, Korea National Sport University, Seoul, Korea
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- Motion Innovation Centre, Korea National Sport University, Seoul, Korea
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- Motion Innovation Centre, Korea National Sport University, Seoul, Korea
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- Gait & Motion Analysis Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Motion Innovation Centre, Korea National Sport University, Seoul, Korea
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Segmented Forefoot Plate in Basketball Footwear: Does it Influence Performance and Foot Joint Kinematics and Kinetics? J Appl Biomech 2018; 34:31-38. [PMID: 28836881 DOI: 10.1123/jab.2017-0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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This study examined the effects of shoes' segmented forefoot stiffness on athletic performance and ankle and metatarsophalangeal joint kinematics and kinetics in basketball movements. Seventeen university basketball players performed running vertical jumps and 5-m sprints at maximum effort with 3 basketball shoes of various forefoot plate conditions (medial plate, medial + lateral plates, and no-plate control). One-way repeated measures ANOVAs were used to examine the differences in athletic performance, joint kinematics, and joint kinetics among the 3 footwear conditions (α = .05). Results indicated that participants wearing medial + lateral plates shoes demonstrated 2.9% higher jump height than those wearing control shoes (P = .02), but there was no significant differences between medial plate and control shoes (P > .05). Medial plate shoes produced greater maximum plantar flexion velocity than the medial + lateral plates shoes (P < .05) during sprinting. There were no significant differences in sprint time. These findings implied that inserting plates spanning both the medial and lateral aspects of the forefoot could enhance jumping, but not sprinting performances. The use of a medial plate alone, although induced greater plantar flexion velocity at the metatarsophalangeal joint during sprinting, was not effective in improving jump heights or sprint times.
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Lam WK, Qu Y, Yang F, Cheung RTH. Do rotational shear-cushioning shoes influence horizontal ground reaction forces and perceived comfort during basketball cutting maneuvers? PeerJ 2017; 5:e4086. [PMID: 29181281 PMCID: PMC5702506 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.4086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2017] [Accepted: 11/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Court shoe designs predominantly focus on reducing excessive vertical ground reaction force, but shear force cushioning has received little attention in the basketball population. We aimed to examine the effect of a novel shoe-cushioning design on both resultant horizontal ground reaction forces and comfort perception during two basketball-specific cutting movements. Methods Fifteen university team basketball players performed lateral shuffling and 45-degree sidestep cutting at maximum effort in basketball shoes with and without the shear-cushioning system (SCS). Paired t-tests were used to examine the differences in kinetics and comfort perception between two shoes. Results SCS shoe allowed for larger rotational material deformation compared with control shoes, but no significant shoe differences were found in braking phase kinetics during both cutting movements (P = 0.35). Interestingly, a greater horizontal propulsion impulse was found with the SCS during 45-degree cutting (P < 0.05), when compared with the control. In addition, players wearing SCS shoes perceived better forefoot comfort (P = 0.012). During lateral shuffling, there were no significant differences in horizontal GRF and comfort perception between shoe conditions (P > 0.05). Discussion The application of a rotational shear-cushioning structure allowed for better forefoot comfort and enhanced propulsion performance in cutting, but did not influence the shear impact. Understanding horizontal ground reaction force information may be useful in designing footwear to prevent shear-related injuries in sport populations.
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- Wing-Kai Lam
- Department of Kinesiology, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China.,Li Ning Sports Sciences Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Li Ning Sports Sciences Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Li Ning Sports Sciences Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Gait & Motion Analysis Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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Tian M, Park H, Li J, Koo H, Xu Q. Effects of load carriage and work boots on lower limb kinematics of industrial workers. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS 2017; 24:582-591. [PMID: 28693378 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2017.1334336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Load and footwear condition are two crucial elements varying the kinematic responses during walking, which probably lead to chronic injury. Fifteen healthy male individuals with no obvious gait abnormalities participated in this study. Apart from a no-load condition, four external load conditions with two load levels were investigated. Work boots were compared with running shoes to determine footwear effects. Significant impacts were found for lower limb range of motion at certain joints when carrying loads. A greater hip and ankle flexion-extension while wearing the work boots indicated that participants needed to lift the leg higher to complete toe clearance off the walking surface. Work boots also increased the vertical excursion of the center of body mass, which may impact body balance and induce falling. No significant influencing pattern of carrying modes was found, which was probably due to the light load and relatively stable mode of shoulder carrying.
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- Miao Tian
- a College of Fashion and Design , Donghua University , China.,b Key Laboratory of Clothing Design and Technology , Ministry of Education , China
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- c Department of Fiber Science and Apparel Design , Cornell University , USA
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- a College of Fashion and Design , Donghua University , China.,b Key Laboratory of Clothing Design and Technology , Ministry of Education , China
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- c Department of Fiber Science and Apparel Design , Cornell University , USA
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- c Department of Fiber Science and Apparel Design , Cornell University , USA
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Lam WK, Ryue J, Lee KK, Park SK, Cheung JTM, Ryu J. Does shoe heel design influence ground reaction forces and knee moments during maximum lunges in elite and intermediate badminton players? PLoS One 2017; 12:e0174604. [PMID: 28334016 PMCID: PMC5363935 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0174604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2016] [Accepted: 03/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lunge is one frequently executed movement in badminton and involves a unique sagittal footstrike angle of more than 40 degrees at initial ground contact compared with other manoeuvres. This study examined if the shoe heel curvature design of a badminton shoe would influence shoe-ground kinematics, ground reaction forces, and knee moments during lunge. METHODS Eleven elite and fifteen intermediate players performed five left-forward maximum lunge trials with Rounded Heel Shoe (RHS), Flattened Heel Shoe (FHS), and Standard Heel Shoes (SHS). Shoe-ground kinematics, ground reaction forces, and knee moments were measured by using synchronized force platform and motion analysis system. A 2 (Group) x 3 (Shoe) ANOVA with repeated measures was performed to determine the effects of different shoes and different playing levels, as well as the interaction of two factors on all variables. RESULTS Shoe effect indicated that players demonstrated lower maximum vertical loading rate in RHS than the other two shoes (P < 0.05). Group effect revealed that elite players exhibited larger footstrike angle, faster approaching speed, lower peak horizontal force and horizontal loading rates but higher vertical loading rates and larger peak knee flexion and extension moments (P < 0.05). Analysis of Interactions of Group x Shoe for maximum and mean vertical loading rates (P < 0.05) indicated that elite players exhibited lower left maximum and mean vertical loading rates in RHS compared to FHS (P < 0.01), while the intermediate group did not show any Shoe effect on vertical loading rates. CONCLUSIONS These findings indicate that shoe heel curvature would play some role in altering ground reaction force impact during badminton lunge. The differences in impact loads and knee moments between elite and intermediate players may be useful in optimizing footwear design and training strategy to minimize the potential risks for impact related injuries in badminton.
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- Wing-Kai Lam
- Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Beijing, China
- Department of Kinesiology, Shenyang Sports Institute, Shenyang, China
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- Biomechanics & Sport Engineering Laboratory, Kookmin University, Seoul, Korea
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- Biomechanics & Sport Engineering Laboratory, Kookmin University, Seoul, Korea
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- Motion Innovation Centre, Korea National Sport University, Seoul, Korea
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- Motion Innovation Centre, Korea National Sport University, Seoul, Korea
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Liu H, Wu Z, Lam WK. Collar height and heel counter-stiffness for ankle stability and athletic performance in basketball. Res Sports Med 2017; 25:209-218. [DOI: 10.1080/15438627.2017.1282352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Hui Liu
- Biomechanics Laboratory, Beijing Sports University, Beijing, China
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, Beijing Sports University, Beijing, China
- Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Co., Ltd, Beijing, China
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- Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Co., Ltd, Beijing, China
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Lam WK, Ng WX, Kong PW. Influence of shoe midsole hardness on plantar pressure distribution in four basketball-related movements. Res Sports Med 2016; 25:37-47. [DOI: 10.1080/15438627.2016.1258643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Wing-Kai Lam
- Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Li Ning Sports Goods Co., Ltd, Beijing, China
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- Physical Education and Sports Science Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore
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- Physical Education and Sports Science Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore
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Kim YH, Yoo KT. Effect of rain boot shaft length on lower extremity muscle activity during treadmill walking. J Phys Ther Sci 2016; 28:2525-2528. [PMID: 27799685 PMCID: PMC5080167 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.2525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2016] [Accepted: 05/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] This study aimed to determine the extent of lower extremity muscle activity
before and after walking based on rain boot shaft length. [Subjects and Methods] The
subjects, 12 young and healthy females, were divided into three groups based on rain boot
shaft length (long, middle, and short). They walked on a treadmill for 30 minutes.
Activity of the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, semitendinosus, tibialis anterior,
peroneus longus, and gastrocnemius was measured using electromyography before and after
walking. Two-way repeated measures analysis of variance was performed to compare the
muscle activities of each group. [Results] There were no significant differences in terms
of the interactive effects between group and time for all muscles, the main effects of
group, or the main effects of time. [Conclusion] The results of this study may indicate
that movement of the lower extremities was not significantly limited by friction force
based on the characteristics of the boot material or the circumference of the boot shaft.
Thus, it may be helpful instead to consider the material of the sole or the weight of the
boots when choosing which rain boots to wear.
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- Young-Hwan Kim
- Graduate School Physical Education, Kyung Hee University, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Namseoul University, Republic of Korea
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Stryker SM, Di Trani AM, Swanik CB, Glutting JJ, Kaminski TW. Assessing performance, stability, and cleat comfort/support in collegiate club soccer players using prophylactic ankle taping and bracing. Res Sports Med 2016; 24:39-53. [PMID: 26967719 DOI: 10.1080/15438627.2015.1126274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Abstract
Soccer athletes at all levels of play are keenly aware of their equipment needs including cleat wear, and want to be protected from injury but without impeding on-field performance. Ankle injury is a common disorder that is prevalent in the sport of soccer and recent improvements in ankle prophylaxis interventions have proven effective. The aim of this study was to determine if the use of elastic taping or a neoprene sleeve alters performance, stability, and cleat comfort/support in soccer players compared to wearing a soccer cleat without any external support. Twenty male collegiate club soccer players were recruited and randomly assigned to the three conditions (untaped control, taped, neoprene sleeve). Performance testing and comfort/support assessment for each condition took place in one on-field test session, while stability testing was completed during a separate laboratory session. The only significant finding was improved inversion/eversion stability in both the tape and sleeve conditions as compared to the cleated condition. The addition of tape or a sleeve did not have an adverse effect on performance or comfort during functional and stability testing, and should therefore be considered as a method to decrease ankle injuries in soccer athletes as external supports provide increased stability in inversion/eversion range of motion.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sean M Stryker
- a Athletic Training Research Laboratory , University of Delaware , Newark , DE , USA
| | - Andrea M Di Trani
- a Athletic Training Research Laboratory , University of Delaware , Newark , DE , USA
| | - Charles Buz Swanik
- a Athletic Training Research Laboratory , University of Delaware , Newark , DE , USA
| | | | - Thomas W Kaminski
- a Athletic Training Research Laboratory , University of Delaware , Newark , DE , USA
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