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Skier's Edge: Biomechanical Analysis, Benjamin T. Johannes
Skier's Edge: Biomechanical Analysis, Benjamin T. Johannes
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Skier’s Edge: Biomechanical Analysis
Benjamin T. Johannes
The Skier’s Edge trainer can be used by novice or expert skiers. Testing was performed to analyze if the use of the Skier’s Edge could reduce in shear forces of the valgus moment on the knee joint and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) due to lesser fatigue of muscle and a higher hamstring to quadricep (H/Q) ratio activity. This leads to a reduction of improper form and an increase in balance. Experiments performed observed the change in muscle activity with the use of the Skier’s Edge over time when compared to other forms …