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Is it safe to use sand surface during rehab when training basic skills in early stages? How sand surface and inertial sensor position affect Drop Jump landing's G-forces and it's application in injury recovery

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In sports, the use of sand surface as a tool in the injury recovery process has received very good acceptance and an increased attention in recent years. Unfortunately, the number of studies in this area continues being scarce. Therefore, this study analyzes the existence of possible differences in the magnitude of the impact generated during a 45 cm Drop Jump (DJ), depending on the body area analyzed, the contact surface (sand or grass) and the height (thoracic spine and ankle) at which a jump is placed. To that purpose, 6 participants were analyzed by wearing 3 IMU sensors (WIMU PRO™) to measure G foreces in the landing phase of the DJ. The results suggest the existence of statistically significant differences when comparing surfaces (sand vs. grass), body area (ankle and lumbar) and location of device placement (thoracic area vs. ankle).

Source: Apunts Sports Medicine

DOI: 10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100471

Authors: X. Linde, M.A. Adame, F. Corbi

Institutions: FC Barcelona, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Universitat de Lleida, Institut Nacional d'Educació Física de Catalunya

Language: English

Topic: Sports injuries and prevention

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,190