| The functional sport shoe parameter "torsion" within running shoe research--a literature review | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20108183 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Within the sport shoe area torsion is described as the twisting and decoupling of the rear-, mid- and forefoot along the longitudinal axis of the foot. Studies have shown that running shoes restrict the torsion of the foot and thus they increase the pronation of the foot. Based on the findings, it is recommended to design running shoes, which allow the natural freedom of movement of the foot. The market introduction of the first torsion concept through adidas(R) took place in 1989. Independently of the first market introduction, only one epidemiological study was conducted in the running shoe area. The study should investigate the occurrence of Achilles tendon problems of the athletes running in the new "adidas Torsion(R) shoes". However, further studies quantifying the optimal region of torsionability concerning the reduction of injury incidence are still missing. Newer studies reveal that the criterion torsion only plays a secondary roll regarding the buying decision. Moreover, athletes are not able to perceive torsionability as a discrete functional parameter. It is to register, that several workgroups are dealing intensively with the detailed analysis of the foot movement based on kinematic multi-segment-models. However, scientific as well as popular scientific contributions display that the original idea of the torsion concept is still not completely understood. Hence, the "inverse" characteristic is postulated. The present literature review leads to the deduction that the functional characteristics of the torsion concept are not fully implemented within the running shoe area. This implies the necessity of scientific studies, which investigate the relevance of a functional torsion concept regarding injury prevention based on basic and applied research. Besides, biomechanical studies should analyse systematically the mechanism and the effects of torsion relevant technologies and systems. |
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Authors:
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F I Michel; X K?lin; A Metzger; K Westphal; F Schweizer; S Campe; B Segesser |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: English Abstract; Journal Article; Review Date: 2009-12-15 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Sportverletzung Sportschaden : Organ der Gesellschaft f?r Orthop?disch-Traumatologische Sportmedizin Volume: 23 ISSN: 1439-1236 ISO Abbreviation: Sportverletz Sportschaden Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-28 Completed Date: 2010-04-26 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8904133 Medline TA: Sportverletz Sportschaden Country: Germany |
Other Details:
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Languages: ger Pagination: 197-205 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Schweizerische Beratungsstelle f?r Unfallverh?tung, Schweiz. f.michel@bfu.ch |
Vernacular Title:
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Der funktionelle Sportschuhparameter "Torsion" in der Laufschuhforschung - ein Literatur?berblick. |
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Ankle
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physiopathology* Ankle Injuries / physiopathology*, prevention & control* Equipment Design Equipment Failure Analysis Humans Research / trends* Running / physiology* Shoes* Torque |
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