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Comparison of Kinetic Characteristics of Footwork during Stroke in Table Tennis: Cross-Step and Chasse Step
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Joint and plantar loading in table tennis topspin forehand with different footwork
Wing-Kai Lam1,2, Jia-Xing Fan2,3, Yi Zheng3
1a Department of Kinesiology , Shenyang Sport University , Shenyang , People's Republic of China.
European Journal of Sport Science
|October 27, 2018
Summary
Table tennis footwork significantly impacts lower-limb loading and pressure distribution. Side-step and cross-step generate higher forces and pressures, informing injury prevention and training protocols.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Sports Science
- Kinesiology
Background:
- Table tennis players utilize various footwork patterns for topspin forehands.
- Limited research exists on the biomechanical effects of different footwork techniques on lower-limb loading and injury risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of one-step, side-step, and cross-step footwork on ground reaction forces, joint kinetics, and plantar pressure distribution during topspin forehands.
Main Methods:
- Fifteen male table tennis players performed topspin forehands using three footwork patterns.
- Measurements included ground reaction forces, joint moments, and in-shoe plantar pressure using force plates, motion capture, and instrumented insoles.
- One-way ANOVA with repeated measures analyzed differences between footwork conditions.
Main Results:
- Side-step and cross-step resulted in significantly higher ground reaction forces, knee flexion angles, knee moments, and ankle inversion/moments compared to one-step.
- Plantar pressure analysis revealed significantly higher peak pressures in the total foot, toe, and metatarsal regions during side-step and cross-step.
- Cross-step showed higher peak pressures in the medial midfoot and heel compared to one-step, and in the total and 1st metatarsal regions compared to side-step.
Conclusions:
- Differential joint and plantar loadings associated with side-step and cross-step provide insights into injury mechanisms in table tennis.
- Findings suggest foot orthotic designs should focus on high-pressure areas identified in these footwork patterns.
- Results can inform the development of targeted training protocols for injury prevention and performance enhancement.
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