Resultant Linear Acceleration And Rotational Head Velocity In Junior And Senior Taekwondo Athletes: A Pilot Study

Authors

FIFE Gabriel P. O’SULLIVAN David M. PIETER Willy Augustinus ČIHOUNKOVÁ Jitka

Year of publication 2014
Type Conference abstract
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Sports Studies

Citation
Description The objective was to compare head impacts by junior and senior taekwondo athletes following a turning kick. It is worrisome that junior athletes may be subject to similar impacts produced by adult competitors. This study provides a glimpse into the possible impacts of rotational velocities experienced during full-contact competition. These data may provide a stepping-stone towards developing more age-specific designs for protective headgear.

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