All Outputs (2)

The effect of unstable sandals on single-leg standing (2013)
Journal Article
Price, C., Smith, L., Graham-Smith, P., & Jones, R. (2013). The effect of unstable sandals on single-leg standing. Footwear Science, 5(3), 147-154. https://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2013.790487

Purpose: Unstable footwear lacks peer-review published research to support concepts and claims. The present study was therefore undertaken to quantify and compare the effect of commercially available unstable sandals on single-leg balance in a health... Read More about The effect of unstable sandals on single-leg standing.

A comparison of braking characteristics between pre-planned and unanticipated changing direction tasks in female soccer players: An exploratory study (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Jones, P., Stones, S., & Smith, L. (2013, September). A comparison of braking characteristics between pre-planned and unanticipated changing direction tasks in female soccer players: An exploratory study. Poster presented at BASES Annual Conference, St Georges Park, Burton

Changing direction is a common action involved in non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female soccer players (Faude et al. [2005]. Am J Sports Med, 33, 1694-1700). Most biomechanical studies into changing direction focus on final contac... Read More about A comparison of braking characteristics between pre-planned and unanticipated changing direction tasks in female soccer players: An exploratory study.