PLANTAR PRESSURE CHARACTERISTICS OF SKELETON ATHLETES DURING THE PUSH START ON A DRY-LAND TRAINING SURFACE

Authors

Max Valentine, University of BathFollow
Vimal Dhokia, University of BathFollow
Elise Pegg, University of BathFollow
Catherine Shin, English Institute of SportFollow
Danny Holdcroft, British Bobsleigh & Skeleton AssociationFollow
David Short, British Bobsleigh & Skeleton AssociationFollow
Steffi Colyer, University of BathFollow

Category

Imaging

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to characterise plantar pressure maps through the push start of top-level skeleton athletes. The push start is a vital component in skeleton to achieve success, and therefore, a focus on the performance characteristics of the push start could help to reduce the run time and increase the athlete’s initial velocity. Five international skeleton athletes each performed 3-5 push starts on a dry-land push track with wireless pressure insoles. Key differences in 2-d plantar pressure patterns were identified with a confidence interval of α

Recommended Citation

Valentine, Max; Dhokia, Vimal; Pegg, Elise; Shin, Catherine; Holdcroft, Danny; Short, David; and Colyer, Steffi (2022) "PLANTAR PRESSURE CHARACTERISTICS OF SKELETON ATHLETES DURING THE PUSH START ON A DRY-LAND TRAINING SURFACE," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 40: Iss. 1, Article 171.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol40/iss1/171