Nike. com Our previous article, makes a persuasive case for the performance benefits of super-shoes; in this article we’ll look at the engineering innovations behind them. Super-shoes typically have the following characteristics: We will look at each of these features in turn. The requirements of foam midsoles: As horizontal velocity is quite constant, we can […]
Three-dimensional (3D) surface imaging (also known as 3D body, optical or photonic scanning) creates digital 3D images of the external geometry of the human body, which when stitched together creates a digital -to scale – representation, herein referred to as a digital model (also known as a humanoid, avatar, or twin). Within the Sports Engineering […]
Reflecting on my year studying MSc Sports Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University, I can say with certainty that my experience within the Sports Engineering Research Group has been pivotal in my academic journey. Growing up, I had two main interests: science and sailing. My fascination with safety in sports began aged 10 – you never […]
Image: CC Fernando Frazão (Agência Brasil) Usain Bolt set world records of 9.58s and 19.19s in the 100m and 200m at the 2009 world championships in Berlin. Those records have stood for well over a decade and don’t look to be imminently under threat. That is despite the innovations in running shoes, originally focussed on […]
Hamstring strains are still one of the most prevalent injuries in sports despite extensive research spanning decades into risk factors, causation, mechanism, and training protocols. The ‘quest’ for injury-free players and optimal performance levels continues to be the holy grail for many researchers. In this article, I invite you on a reflective journey through my […]
The Sports Engineering Research Group (SERG) at Sheffield Hallam University, like everyone with an interest in Sports Engineering, love to keep an eye on new technologies and upcoming trends in the field. In this blog article, based around the primary themes of the group, let’s take explore upcoming technologies that will shape the landscape of […]
In the frosty air of the North Pole, Santa Claus prepares for the their busiest night of the year. But what if Santa had access to the latest sports engineering technologies? Could we enhance their performance? In the spirit of innovation, drawing upon the expertise of the Sports Engineering Research Group (SERG) at Sheffield Hallam […]
Image MAGURA.com © Cargo bikes are becoming increasing popular across the globe. Capable of carrying heavy loads, they are being used for everything; from carrying your shopping to transporting your children to nursery – replacing cars in many instances. MAGURA, established in 1893, is a German manufacturer specialising in the development, production and marketing of […]
Biomechanics, the application of physics principles to understand human movement, is one of the research themes of the Sports Engineering Research Group (SERG). It plays an important role in both health care and sports settings, as the learnings from biomechanics can help people move without pain, reduce injury risk, and enhance athletic performance. At SERG we benefit […]
by Dr John Kelley and Dr Ben Heller Athletics, or Track and Field, is the poster-sport of the Olympic Games. There are many running disciplines – sprints, middle distance, long distance, track, road, cross country and even hurdles. There’s a steady, if not prolific, grass roots structure for competitive clubs, but perhaps the most likely […]
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