KINE 3575 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Wood Flooring, Flat Feet, Tibialis Posterior Muscle
20 Dec 2019
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Protective equipment: prophylactic: refers to prevention, preservation or protection. Protective equipment should: deflect forces, hockey helmets, absorb forces, mouth guards, disperse forces, same body part over a larger area. Slow the rate of force: wrist guards, speed of the force coming in is slowed down, stabilizing as well, limitation of range. Limit excessive movements: wrist guards, collars on shoulder pads for football players. Transmit force: taking force from one place of the body to another. Playing surfaces: type of surface (natural/synthetic) can affect performance and injury rates. Injuries: cost, heat, traction (speed on turf, effect of rain, shoes. Playing surfaces: hardwood vs rubber floors, suspension, multiple use, upkeep, safety, shoes. Ideal surface conditions: consideration of multiple event vs single activity use, appropriate traction. Slip last: protecting foot from the environment. Cleats: provide additional traction on a soft or slippery surface.
