Building Subjective Opinions on Amateur Football Player 1 Step Kicks by Analyzing Ankle Biomechanics

Copyright © 2021 Aroganam G, et al. Kicking is the fundamental skill in Football. 2 most common shots are Laces (In step) and Inside (Side foot). Key biomechanical features are Hip flexion, Knee extension, Backswing, Force on landing foot, Ball Contact and Follow through. In this experiment, a simple kick study with University football team regarding their technique upon Ball Contact is analyzed. “1-step” kicking analysis was done via video recording, importing into an application, plotting the motion of kick, and its velocities. An Inertial Measuring Unit sensor was placed on the front outer sole of the football boot to monitor the ankle rotations upon ball contact. The aim was to understand each player’s technique regarding their position profile and gameplay approach. Based on existing opinions on players, could technology analysis, with camera and sensor support observation assessment? A Decision matrix was created to rank each kicker against tracked features linking to selected biomechanics. After reviewing video and sensor data, 2 players showed differences compared to initial observed rank, with greater understanding of 1 player’s technique.Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council; Brunel University London.https://www.jscimedcentral.com/SportsMedicine/sportsmedicine-8-1174.pd

Review on Wearable Technology Sensors Used in Consumer Sport Applications

This review paper discusses the trends and projections for wearable technology in the consumer sports sector (excluding professional sport). Analyzing the role of wearable technology for different users and why there is such a need for these devices in everyday lives. It shows how different sensors are influential in delivering a variety of readings that are useful in many ways regarding sport attributes. Wearables are increasing in function, and through integrating technology, users are gathering more data about themselves. The amount of wearable technology available is broad, each having its own role to play in different industries. Inertial measuring unit (IMU) and Global Positioning System (GPS) sensors are predominantly present in sport wearables but can be programmed for different needs. In this review, the differences are displayed to show which sensors are compatible and which ones can evolve sensor technology for sport applications.Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC

2021 ISHNE/HRS/EHRA/APHRS collaborative statement on mHealth in Arrhythmia Management: Digital Medical Tools for Heart Rhythm Professionals

This collaborative statement from the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology/Heart Rhythm Society/European Heart Rhythm Association/Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society describes the current status of mobile health (“mHealth”) technologies in arrhythmia management. The range of digital medical tools and heart rhythm disorders that they may be applied to and clinical decisions that may be enabled are discussed. The facilitation of comorbidity and lifestyle management (increasingly recognized to play a role in heart rhythm disorders) and patient self-management are novel aspects of mHealth. The promises of predictive analytics but also operational challenges in embedding mHealth into routine clinical care are explored