Force transducer system for measurement of ice hockey skating force |
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| Authors: | Tyler J Stidwill Rene Albert Turcotte Phil Dixon David J Pearsall |
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| Institution: | (1) Department Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, 475 Pine Ave. West, Montreal, Canada; |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to develop a portable force measurement system for ice hockey skating. The system consisted
of three strain gauge pairs affixed to an ice hockey skate’s blade holder with wire leads connected to a microprocessor controlled
data acquisition device carried in a backpack worn by the skater. The configuration of the strain gauges simultaneously determined
the vertical and medial–lateral force components experienced by the blade holder with a resolution accuracy of 1.9 N and a
coefficient of variation of 9.2%. On-ice testing of this system with subjects performing forward start, acceleration, and
constant velocity skating permitted unencumbered, natural movement and demonstrated clear, unambiguous signal responses, high
trial-to-trial repeatability, and easy data retrieval. The practicality and accuracy of this testing approach have many applications,
such as a quantitative tool for skating force assessment to aid athletes and coaches, as well as providing the means to examine
other skill-specific dynamics. |
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