Biomechanics: Force plates Flashcards
1
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Force plates
A
A platform that measures all of the forces applied when a performer stands, steps across or jumps on it
2
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How force plates work?
A
Platform measures the ground reaction that the performers generate.
Can either be vertical or both planes of horizontal forces.
Data is generate including a force time graph, power and acceleration information
3
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Benefits of force plates
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- Fast and accurate results generated
- Analysis of gait and take off and/or landing technique,
4
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Disadvantages of force plates
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- Equipment is expensive
- Laboratory conditions make some techniques difficult to perform
