"Balancing Risks, Rewards of Athletic Shoe Traction" by Michelle B. Sabick

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Balancing Risks, Rewards of Athletic Shoe Traction

Lower Extremity Review

Michelle B. Sabick, Boise State University
Benjamin Cooper, Shepherd Center
Seth M. Kuhlman, Boise State University
Ronald P. Pfeiffer, Boise State University

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Article

Publication Date

10-1-2009

Disciplines

Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering and
Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Athletic shoes must provide at least enough traction to maximize performance and minimize slipping, but too much traction can potentially increase the risk of injury. Research suggests that traction on modern artificial turf can vary depending on cutting angle.

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Michelle B. Sabick, Benjamin Cooper, Seth M. Kuhlman and Ronald P. Pfeiffer. "Balancing Risks, Rewards of Athletic Shoe Traction" Lower Extremity Review (2009)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/rpfeiffer/16/