Citation

Mildner E, Lembert S, Raschner C. Sportverletz Sportschaden 2010; 24(1): 31-35.

Vernacular Title

Einfluss des Skischuhs auf das Gleichgewichtsverhalten.

Affiliation

Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Universität Innsbruck, Osterreich.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Georg Thieme Verlag)

DOI

10.1055/s-0029-1245152

PMID

20229445

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Modern ski carving technique demands that skiers have a strong sense of balance and edge their skis with precision and feeling. Stiff ski boots facilitate the transfer of power to the ski but increase the difficulty of balancing. The aim of this study was to analyse the influence of ski boots on balance performance of alpine skiers. METHODS: 76 experienced skiers (female symbol33 /male symbol43) and 76 ski racers of the Skigymnasium Stams (female symbol31 /male symbol45) were tested on the MFT S 3 Check with and without ski boots. RESULTS: Ski boots significantly influenced balance. There were also significant differences between experienced skiers and ski racers, but gender differences were minimal. DISCUSSION: In addition to general conditioning, skiers should utilise general and ski-specific balance and sensomotor training which could help in ski injury prevention, especially knee injuries.

Language: en