IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 1731: Effects of Footwear Selection on Plantar Pressure and Neuromuscular Characteristics during Jump Rope Training

IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 1731: Effects of Footwear Selection on Plantar Pressure and Neuromuscular Characteristics during Jump Rope Training

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph20031731

Authors: Hai-Bin Yu Wei-Hsun Tai Ben-Xiang He Jing Li Rui Zhang Wei-Ya Hao

This study examined what footwear type influenced plantar pressure and lower extremity muscle activations in jump rope training. Ten healthy physical-education graduate students participated in this study. The biomechanical parameters during the jump rope training were collected by an AMTI force platform, a Novel Pedar-X insole and a wireless electromyography (EMG) system. The results of the force platform indicate that vertical ground reaction force (vGRF) and contact time were much higher in the one-leg landing (both p = 0.001). The GRF, GRF (BW) and Lat MF pressure were significantly greater in the one-leg landing (p = 0.018, 0.013 and 0.027); the pressure of the Lat MF and H area were significantly greater in the volleyball shoe (p = 0.025, 0.031); the pressure of the Mid FF and Lat FF area were significantly greater in the jumping shoe (p = 0.005, 0.042). No significant difference in EMG was found between footwear and landing conditions. In summary, the running shoe and jumping shoe might be a better choice for people who exercise. However, the running shoe is recommended for people when both jumping and running are required.