Computer Simulation of Kinetics Relationship between Gymnast and Mat

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Landing mats are essential for the safe completion of landing impact in gymnastics. Shock absorption and stability during landing impact is provided by both gymnasts’ ability and mat properties. The aim is to determine the influence of different characteristics of mat on mat-ground reaction forces. A subject-specific model with 12 segments rigid body and a model about landing mat in floor exercise were developed by computer simulation. The stiffness and dampness of landing mat influenced the peak of vertical ground reaction force and time to peak, but there were significant correlations between the friction of landing mat and the peak of horizontal ground reaction force and time to peak.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 1044-1045)

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1693-1696

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October 2014

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