Center of Pressure and Perceived Stability in Basketball Shoes With Soft and Hard Midsoles

Leong, Hin Fong; Lam, Wing-Kai; Ng, Wei Xuan; Kong, Pui Wah

doi:10.1123/jab.2017-0120

Cited by 19 publications

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“…A previous study showed that basketball players are able to distinguish between shoe midsole hardness conditions through the perceptual parameter of comfort level while performing several basketball movements [10]. In another study on layup and side-cutting tasks, recreational basketball players indicated similar perceived stability for shoes with softer and harder midsoles, and that there was no relationship between biomechanical and subjective measurements [32]. In the present study, the majority of participants preferred playing on a wooden to an asphalt court.…”

Section: Perceptual Response To Playing Surfacescontrasting

confidence: 37%

Playing Basketball on Wooden and Asphalt Courts-Does Court Surface Affect Foot Loading?

Kong¹,

Nin²,

Quek³

et al. 2018

Int J Foot Ankle

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This study aimed to examine the influence of court surface on foot loading when executing typical basketball tasks. Thirteen male basketball players performed three basketball-related tasks: Layup, jump shot, and maximal effort sprint on wooden and asphalt courts. In-shoe plantar loading was recorded during the basketball movements and peak force (normalised to body weight) was extracted from eight-foot regions. Perceptions of discomfort at the ankle, knee, and back were surveyed using a 10-cm visual analogue scale. Landing from a layup on the wooden court resulted in elevated peak forces at the hallux (p = 0.022) and lesser toes (p = 0.007) compared with asphalt court. During the sprint acceleration step, higher peak forces were observed at the hallux (p = 0.048) and medial forefoot (p = 0.010) on wooden court. No difference between court surfaces was found for perception ratings at the ankle, knee, or back. These results suggested that players can experience greater impact forces at the toes and medial forefoot when performing basketball tasks on the more compliant wooden court than asphalt courts.

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Section: Perceptual Response To Playing Surfacescontrasting

confidence: 37%

Playing Basketball on Wooden and Asphalt Courts-Does Court Surface Affect Foot Loading?

Kong¹,

Nin²,

Quek³

et al. 2018

Int J Foot Ankle

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“…An additional question regarding stability of the footwear was also administered using the VAS (0 mm -extremely unstable, 100 mm -extremely stable). The VAS is a tool with high sensitivity and low bias tendency and has been previously used to assess the stability of footwear (Leong et al, 2018). The conventional shoes were shoes that are currently available on the market.…”

Section: Perceptions Of Footwearmentioning

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Minimal footwear improves stability and physical function in middle-aged and older people compared to conventional shoes

Cudejko

Gardiner

Akpan

et al. 2020

Clinical Biomechanics

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Background: Effects of minimal shoes on stability and physical function in older people are under-researched. No studies have systematically explored effects of a range of minimal footwear features on these factors in older people. Methods: A within-participant repeated-measures design was used. Participants were subjected to thirteen footwear conditions: (i) barefoot, (ii) a conventional shoe, (iii) a control minimal shoe, (iv-xiii) minimal shoes differing from the control minimal shoe by one design feature. The outcomes were: (i) postural stability expressed with movement of the center of pressure (CoP) during standing (ii) dynamic stability expressed with the CoP movement during walking, (iv) physical function assessed with the Timed Up and Go test (TUG), and (iv) perceptions of footwear assessed with the Monitor Orthopaedic Shoes questionnaire. Linear Mixed Models were applied for statistical analyses. Findings: Twenty-two people participated in the study. Compared to the conventional shoe, participants: (i) were more stable during standing and walking in the majority of minimal shoes, and (ii) completed the TUG test faster when wearing the minimal shoe with wider sole. Compared to the control minimal shoe, participants: (i) completed the TUG test faster when wearing the minimal shoe with wider sole; and (ii) perceived features such as a split toe and a higher ankle collar as less fashionable and wearable. Interpretation: Wearing minimal shoes might be more beneficial for stability and physical function in older adults than wearing conventional shoes. The results will be highly valuable for the design of minimal footwear for older adults.

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“…Notably, the results of plantar pressure were inconsistent with the perceptual comfort of shoe L and shoe N in the above-mentioned plantar pressure and perceptual comfort scale tests [30]. Although shoe L has a lower plantar pressure on the forefoot, it is not as comfortable as shoe N. The results of plantar pressure indicated the advantage of the forefoot cushioning performance of shoe L. However, the midsole structure of shoe L should be improved to avoid excessive force concentration under intense impact from the pressure distribution.…”

Section: Comfort Perceptionmentioning

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Shoe Cushioning Effects on Foot Loading and Comfort Perception during Typical Basketball Maneuvers

et al. 2019

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Purpose: This study aimed to explore the relationship between foot loading and comfort perception in two basketball shoes during basketball-specific maneuvers. Methods: Twelve male collegiate basketball players were required to complete three basketball maneuvers (i.e., side-step cutting, 90 • L-direction running, and lay-up jumping) in two basketball shoe conditions (shoe L and shoe N, with different midsole cushioning types). Two Kistler force plates and a Medilogic insole plantar pressure system were used to collect kinetic data (i.e., impact force, peak loading rate, and plantar pressure variables). Perception scales were used to evaluate comfort perception. Results: No significant difference was observed between the two shoes during maneuvers in terms of ground reaction force. However, the plantar pressure of shoe L in the midfoot and lateral foot regions was significantly greater than that of shoe N during side-step cutting and lay-up jumping. Shoe N was significantly superior to shoe L, especially in dynamic scale in terms of the perception of comfort. The plantar pressure and perception characteristics in the two shoes were significantly different but inconsistent with each other. Conclusion: The biomechanical characteristics of the shoes themselves and the perception evaluation of the athletes should be considered in comprehensive shoe-cushioning design and evaluation.

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Center of Pressure and Perceived Stability in Basketball Shoes With Soft and Hard Midsoles

Cited by 19 publications

References 35 publications

Playing Basketball on Wooden and Asphalt Courts-Does Court Surface Affect Foot Loading?

Playing Basketball on Wooden and Asphalt Courts-Does Court Surface Affect Foot Loading?

Minimal footwear improves stability and physical function in middle-aged and older people compared to conventional shoes

Shoe Cushioning Effects on Foot Loading and Comfort Perception during Typical Basketball Maneuvers

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