Essays about: "kraftplatta"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word kraftplatta.

1. 1. Is there a benefit of super spikes in long jump performance?

   University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysisk aktivitet och hälsa

   Author : Erik Svensson; [2023]
   Keywords : Long jump; long jump performance; AFT; super shoes; super spikes; carbon fiber plate; athletics; track field; jump; biomechanics; sprint; speed; force;

   Abstract : Background and aim The pace of development of distance running shoes has been fast-forward since 2016 when Nike introduced their model Nike Zoom Vaporfly, with an imbedded carbon fiber plate and an advanced newly developed Pebax®-foam. The shoe-development has continued to track events, with the introduction of carbon fiber plate in several shoe-models for running and sprint- events. READ MORE

3. 2. Biomechanical investigation of the efficacy and perceived performance of a knee brace

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

   Author : Alice Garnheim; Alvina Vernersson; [2023]
   Keywords : Biomechanical investigation; knee brace; osteoarthritis; design; OA; healthy subjects; gait analysis; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The most prevalent joint disease in adults is osteoarthritis. The knee joint is the joint which is the most affected by osteoarthritis, with mechanical overloading being one of the causes. While no cure exists for osteoarthritis, many different treatment options are available. One alternative is to wear a knee brace on the affected leg. READ MORE

4. 3. Individual Musculoskeletal Characteristics of Runners and Advanced Footwear Technology

   University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysisk aktivitet och hälsa

   Author : Sebastian Stattin; [2022]
   Keywords : Advanced Footwear Technology; AFT; Running Mechanics; Anthropometry; Neuromuscular Characteristics; Sports Equipment;

   Abstract : Background: In recent years, sudden improvements in long-distance running performance have been suggested to be due to the latest technological innovations in running footwear. However, inter-individual differences appear to be large in the performance enhancing effect these shoes elicit where some runners experience a decline in performance while others improve substantially. READ MORE

5. 4. Validation study of a portable accelerometer to measure muscular power output : Correlation between the Beast Sensor and the linear encoder MuscleLab

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

   Author : Jonas Bergenblad; [2017]
   Keywords : power; beast sensor; musclelab; squat; bench press; linear encoder; linear position transducer; accelerometer; training;

   Abstract : Abstract Background: The ability to produce a high power output can be the deciding factor in determining which athlete wins or loses in a sporting event. Power output can be measured in an exercise like the squat or bench press. READ MORE

6. 5. Objektiv hältbedömning av hund : en jämförelse av tre metoder

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

   Author : Matilda Andersson; [2017]
   Keywords : kraftplatta; tryckmätningsmatta; 4Leg Check; hälta; hund;

   Abstract : Detta arbete syftar till att jämföra användningsområden, för- och nackdelar samt felkällor med olika objektiva mätmetoder som används för att utvärdera hälta och andra avvikande rörelsemönster hos hund. De metoder som undersöktes var kraftplatta, tryckmätningsmatta och 4Leg Check. READ MORE