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Relevant Biomechanical Variables in Skateboarding: A Literature Review
Juan Baus1, Ethan Nguyen2, John R Harry3
1Human-Centric Design Research Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering
|May 23, 2024
Summary
This review consolidates biomechanical research on skateboarding, from basic riding to complex tricks. Understanding the kinetics and kinematics of skateboarding is key for performance enhancement and injury prevention.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Sports Science
- Kinesiology
Background:
- Skateboarding has evolved from recreation to a professional Olympic sport.
- A comprehensive understanding of skateboarding biomechanics is increasingly important.
- Existing literature on skateboarding performance needs consolidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize experimental and modeling studies on skateboarding biomechanics.
- To identify key factors influencing skateboarding performance and safety.
- To highlight the role of modern technology in analyzing skateboarding movements.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of peer-reviewed articles, conference proceedings, and books.
- Searches conducted on databases including SCOPUS, PubMed, Scielo, and Taylor & Francis.
- Inclusion criteria focused on relevance and publication dates from 1980 to present.
Main Results:
- Skateboarding biomechanics involves complex body kinetics, kinematics, and muscle activation.
- Modern tools like inertial measurement units (IMU) and electromyography (EMG) provide detailed performance insights.
- Modeling approaches are crucial for understanding and improving training and injury mitigation.
Conclusions:
- Understanding skateboarding biomechanics is vital for promoting the sport and ensuring practitioner safety.
- Further research using advanced data collection and modeling can enhance performance and reduce injury risks.
- This review provides a foundation for future clinical and biomechanical research in skateboarding.
