Abstract
Reducing the thickness of the midsole layer rather than other components may enable shoe minimalism in manufacture to be more efficiently realized. The effect of midsole thickness on the biomechanical characteristics of lunges is limited. The current study investigated the effect of midsole thickness on temporal-spatial movement characteristics, ground reaction force variables and frontal foot and ankle kinematics during lunge maneuvers performed in a controlled laboratory setting. Sixteen badminton athletes were recruited to perform lunge footwork while wearing shoes with three midsole thicknesses. A force plate embedded in the floor was used to collect ground reaction force data. A kinematic analysis was conducted using a multisegment foot model. Temporal-spatial parameters, ground reaction force variables and frontal foot and ankle kinematics were calculated. Comparisons of the calculated variables among shoes with three midsole thicknesses were compared using a three-by-one repeated-measure analysis of variance (a = 0.05). Elite badminton players maintained similar temporal-spatial characteristics while wearing shoes with midsoles of various thicknesses (P>0.05). The peaks of the initial impact, early loading, and later propulsive forces did not vary among the midsole thickness (P>0.05). Greater pronation at the midtarsal joint during lunges performed while wearing shoes with thick midsoles (P<0.05) may be associated with a greater risk of adverse stress on soft tissue because of overuse. The kinematic evidence suggested that foot support can be enhanced by thickening the midsole. Furthermore, sport shoe models with thicker midsoles should feature an antipronation design to minimize the risk of injury from overuse.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Proceedings - 2016 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2016 |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| Pages | 1578-1584 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Volume | 2016-May |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781467380751 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 May 19 |
| Event | IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2016 - Taipei, Taiwan Duration: 2016 Mar 14 → 2016 Mar 17 |
Other
| Other | IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2016 |
|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan |
| City | Taipei |
| Period | 16/3/14 → 16/3/17 |
Fingerprint
Keywords
- Midsoles thickness
- Propulsive force
- Shock attenuation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Science Applications
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Cite this
Do thicker midsoles increase shock attenuation and do thin midsoles facilitate propulsion during lunge maneuvers? Footwear design for racket-sport industry. / Lin, Yi Jia; Chang, Chao Chin; Lee, Shih Chi; Hsu, Wei Chun; Shiang, Tzyy-Yuang; Liu, Tsung Han; Chen, Hao Ling.
Proceedings - 2016 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2016. Vol. 2016-May Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2016. p. 1578-1584 7474996.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
}
TY - GEN
T1 - Do thicker midsoles increase shock attenuation and do thin midsoles facilitate propulsion during lunge maneuvers? Footwear design for racket-sport industry
AU - Lin, Yi Jia
AU - Chang, Chao Chin
AU - Lee, Shih Chi
AU - Hsu, Wei Chun
AU - Shiang, Tzyy-Yuang
AU - Liu, Tsung Han
AU - Chen, Hao Ling
PY - 2016/5/19
Y1 - 2016/5/19
N2 - Reducing the thickness of the midsole layer rather than other components may enable shoe minimalism in manufacture to be more efficiently realized. The effect of midsole thickness on the biomechanical characteristics of lunges is limited. The current study investigated the effect of midsole thickness on temporal-spatial movement characteristics, ground reaction force variables and frontal foot and ankle kinematics during lunge maneuvers performed in a controlled laboratory setting. Sixteen badminton athletes were recruited to perform lunge footwork while wearing shoes with three midsole thicknesses. A force plate embedded in the floor was used to collect ground reaction force data. A kinematic analysis was conducted using a multisegment foot model. Temporal-spatial parameters, ground reaction force variables and frontal foot and ankle kinematics were calculated. Comparisons of the calculated variables among shoes with three midsole thicknesses were compared using a three-by-one repeated-measure analysis of variance (a = 0.05). Elite badminton players maintained similar temporal-spatial characteristics while wearing shoes with midsoles of various thicknesses (P>0.05). The peaks of the initial impact, early loading, and later propulsive forces did not vary among the midsole thickness (P>0.05). Greater pronation at the midtarsal joint during lunges performed while wearing shoes with thick midsoles (P<0.05) may be associated with a greater risk of adverse stress on soft tissue because of overuse. The kinematic evidence suggested that foot support can be enhanced by thickening the midsole. Furthermore, sport shoe models with thicker midsoles should feature an antipronation design to minimize the risk of injury from overuse.
AB - Reducing the thickness of the midsole layer rather than other components may enable shoe minimalism in manufacture to be more efficiently realized. The effect of midsole thickness on the biomechanical characteristics of lunges is limited. The current study investigated the effect of midsole thickness on temporal-spatial movement characteristics, ground reaction force variables and frontal foot and ankle kinematics during lunge maneuvers performed in a controlled laboratory setting. Sixteen badminton athletes were recruited to perform lunge footwork while wearing shoes with three midsole thicknesses. A force plate embedded in the floor was used to collect ground reaction force data. A kinematic analysis was conducted using a multisegment foot model. Temporal-spatial parameters, ground reaction force variables and frontal foot and ankle kinematics were calculated. Comparisons of the calculated variables among shoes with three midsole thicknesses were compared using a three-by-one repeated-measure analysis of variance (a = 0.05). Elite badminton players maintained similar temporal-spatial characteristics while wearing shoes with midsoles of various thicknesses (P>0.05). The peaks of the initial impact, early loading, and later propulsive forces did not vary among the midsole thickness (P>0.05). Greater pronation at the midtarsal joint during lunges performed while wearing shoes with thick midsoles (P<0.05) may be associated with a greater risk of adverse stress on soft tissue because of overuse. The kinematic evidence suggested that foot support can be enhanced by thickening the midsole. Furthermore, sport shoe models with thicker midsoles should feature an antipronation design to minimize the risk of injury from overuse.
KW - Midsoles thickness
KW - Propulsive force
KW - Shock attenuation
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84974604951&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/citedby.url?scp=84974604951&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1109/ICIT.2016.7474996
DO - 10.1109/ICIT.2016.7474996
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84974604951
VL - 2016-May
SP - 1578
EP - 1584
BT - Proceedings - 2016 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2016
PB - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ER -