Wednesday 23 July, 09:00 – 10:00 — Performance
Session Chairs: Chairs: Wolfgang Potthast, German Sport University Cologne & Montgomery Bertschy, University of Massachusetts Amherst
| Title | Surname | Name | Abstract ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowboard Boot Fit and Carving Performance | Harrison | Kathryn | 25-0048 |
| How do the foot and ankle adapt to changes in acceleration? The role of gear ratio and muscle tendon unit shortening velocity | Yetman | Quinn | 25-0152 |
| Novel adaptive shoe closure systems do not sacrifice whole-body and joint-level performance during linear acceleration and 180° cutting maneuvers | Braun | Luca | 25-0045 |
| Midsole drop affects joint-level contribution to jump performance in females | Garcia | Gina | 25-0176 |
| Traction Patterns in Male and Female Soccer Players: A Comparison of Dominant and Non-Dominant Limbs During Cutting Movements | Esposito | Michael | 25-0107 |
Wednesday 23 July, 10:15 – 11:15 — Loading and Impact
Session Chairs: Allison Gruber, Indiana University Bloomington & Samuel Lyons, University of Memphis
| Title | Surname | Name | Abstract ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Influence of Weight and Footwear on Tibial Loading in Military Marching | Han | Sanghyuk | 25-0135 |
| The variability of children’s in-shoe plantar pressure during straight line running: Considerations for mechanical testing | Hammocks | Andrew | 25-0124 |
| Biomechanical Analysis of Plantar Loading in Ski Jumping: Barefoot versus Ski Boot Conditions | Vasiljev | Radivoj | 25-0072 |
| The effect of cushioning on soft tissue energy during jogging and running | Furlong | Laura-Anne | 25-0126 |
| Modeling Peak Vertical Ground Reaction Force from Smart Watch Metrics Reveals Link Between Higher Forces and Softer Cushioning Perception | Shull | Daniel | 25-0101 |
Wednesday 23 July, 11:30 – 12:30 — Customisation and Fit
Session Chairs: Kathryn Mills,Macquarie University
| Title | Surname | Name | Abstract ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| A comparison of male foot toe shapes and running shoe toe-box designs | Jurca | Ales | 25-0069 |
| Adaptive shoe closure systems perform better than or equally well as traditional lacing in keeping the heel in position relative to the midsole during sport-specific tasks | Sikeler | Laila | 25-0133 |
| What is a responsive shoe for tennis players and how does it influence their biomechanics? | Herbaut | Alexis | 25-0036 |
| Running behaviors can guide you to your perfect shoe | Rasske | Kristen | 25-0098 |
| From Scan to Skate: Predicting Hockey Skate Fit Preference using 3D Foot Shape | Bradshaw | Adam | 25-0169 |
Wednesday 23 July, 14:45 – 15:45 — Material Science and Engineering
Session Chairs: Uwe Kersting,German Sport University Cologne & Isabella Gigante, Amsterdam UMC
| Title | Surname | Name | Abstract ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Does the Midsole Matter in the Tribological Performance of Footwear? | Csajbok | Kitti | 25-0083 |
| A biofidelic forefoot force-compression test for footwear created using plantar pressures and ground reaction forces | Day | Evan | 25-0097 |
| Numerical model predicting the progressive abrasive wear of a shoe | Favreau | Sibylle | 25-0139 |
| Predicting Impact of Shoe Outsole Material on Traction Using Multiscale Mechanics Model | Beschorner | Kurt | 25-0057 |
| A CFD-Based Experimental and Computational Approach to Evaluating Slip Resistance in Worn Shoe Outsole Designs | Gupta | Shubham | 25-0052 |
Thursday 24 July, 09:00 – 10:00 — Gait Biomechanics
Session Chairs: Laura-Anne Furlong, University College Dublin & Andrew Hammocks, University of Salford
| Title | Surname | Name | Abstract ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| The joint angle based Local Dynamic Stability is linked to O2 consumption in running | Perretant | Mathis | 25-0157 |
| Heel construction in walking shoes can modify muscle activity of m. tibialis anterior | Ebbecke | Jonas | 25-0137 |
| Intrinsic Foot Muscle Energetic Responses to Running Are Independent of Forefoot Bending Stiffness | Barrons | Zach | 25-0136 |
| Influence of rear- and fore-part midsole stiffness on running metabolic power | Morio | Cedric | 25-0043 |
| Compliant midsole foam is a primary contributor to improved running economy, biomechanics, and perception in Advanced Footwear in male runners | Ferris | Jamie | 25-0138 |
Thursday 24 July, 11:30 – 12:30 — Methodological Advances
Session Chairs: Mike Rainbow, Queen’s University & Danny Davis, University of Utah
| Title | Surname | Name | Abstract ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhancing Foot Deformation Prediction Using Graph Neural Networks | Lee | Taeyong | 25-0140 |
| Personalized Footwear Design Method Based on Machine Learning and Finite Element Analysis | Lu | Zhenghui | 25-0007 |
| Improving Metatarsal Orientation Estimates with Weight Bearing Computed Tomography | Firminger | Colin | 25-0066 |
| Comparing Shod Ankle Kinematics from Optical Motion Capture and Biplane Fluoroscopy | Cernucan | Katrina | 25-0115 |
| Evaluation of a surrogate method of estimating calcaneal insertion position during running and effects on calculated Achilles tendon mechanics | Furlong | Laura-Anne | 25-0122 |
Thursday 24 July, 15:15 – 16:15 — Sport-Specific Footwear
Session Chairs: Sharon Dixon, University of Exeter & Sanghyuk Han, University of Exeter
| Title | Surname | Name | Abstract ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novel Female Specific Soccer Cleated Footwear Design Improves Performance and Reduces Knee Loads in Female Soccer Players. | Trama | Robin | 25-0171 |
| Effects of upper reinforcement in basketball shoes on ankle mechanics during a 135 cutting movement | Elvidge | Thomas | 25-0177 |
| Influence of Footwear Torsion on Female Basketball Players | Wannop | Bill | 25-0167 |
| Utilized Traction and Foot Biomechanics of Male and Female Rugby Athletes During a Cutting Movement | McNish | Davide | 25-0174 |
| Effect of weightlifting shoes on stability during barbell squat in high intensity cross training athletes | Poletto | Giorgio | 25-0018 |
Friday 25 July, 08:30 – 09:30 — Clinical and Health Implications
Session Chairs: Carina Price, University of Salford & Maddison Kirk, University of Melbourne
| Title | Surname | Name | Abstract ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomechanical Impact of Weight Gain and Ligament Relaxation on Arch Deformation During Pregnancy: A Finite Element Analysis | Li | Xin | 25-0009 |
| Design and Function of Indoor versus Regular Custom-Made Footwear in People with Diabetes at High Ulcer Risk | Vossen | Lisa | 25-0121 |
| Optimization of Custom-Made Footwear in People with Diabetes at High Ulcer Risk: Biomechanical Evaluation of the DIASSIST Footwear Intervention | Vossen | Lisa | 25-0150 |
| Effect of foot deformity on running injuries: New perspectives for Footwear Design | Zhou | Zhifeng | 25-0004 |
| Important contributors to foot pain at work and subsequent footwear considerations | Lewin | Max | 25-0080 |
Friday 25 July, 11:00 – 12:00 — Environmental and External Factors
Session Chairs: Charlotte Apps, Nottingham Trent University & Adam Bradshaw, University of Calgary
| Title | Surname | Name | Abstract ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running in the heat accelerates changes in footwear perceptions | Wasserman | Marni | 25-0149 |
| Slippery or Sticky? How the friction performance of footwear changes with lower temperatures | Griffin | Sarah | 25-0047 |
| Effect of Playing Surface on Cutting and Landing Mechanics | Davis | Elysia | 25-0168 |
| Alterations in foot morphology, plantar pressure and running shoe performance in runners following full marathon participation | Zhang | Yuang | MS_0009 |
Friday 25 July, 12:45 – 13:45 — Advanced Footwear Technology
Session Chairs: Martyn Shorten, BioMechanica & Ashna Ghanbari, University of Calgary
| Title | Surname | Name | Abstract ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex-specific metabolic and biomechanical responses to advanced footwear technology | Matties | Justin | 25-0037 |
| Effects of advanced footwear technology shoes on race walking efficiency and performance: a randomized cross over study | Lee | Rou You | 25-0050 |
| The Influence of Metatarsophalangeal Joint Stiffness on the Economy Savings Response from “Super-shoes” in Female Runners | Hazelwood | Ben | 25-0145 |
| Influence of Carbon-Fiber Insole Stiffness on Dynamic Stability During Running: Insights from Nonlinear Objective Analysis combined with Subjective Assessment | Gao | Zixiang | 25-0164 |
| Finite Element Analysis of Carbon-Plated Running Shoe Midsoles for Optimized Longitudinal Bending Stiffness and Rearfoot Stability | Kim | Sewon | 25-0075 |
Friday 25 July, 16:30 – 17:30 — Understanding Injury
Session Chairs: Karen Mickle, University of Newcastle & Sanghyuk Han, University of Exeter
| Title | Surname | Name | Abstract ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metatarsal Stress during prolonged running in Advanced Footwear Technology | Milner | Patrick | 25-0074 |
| The Effects of Forefoot Bending Stiffness in Athletic Footwear on Stresses in the Second Metatarsal | Buckley | Roxana | 25-0081 |
| The Impact of self-reported Footwear, Training, and Individual Factors on self-reported Running-Related Injury Risk: Insights from the Run Better Research Study | Rehorst | Sebastian | 25-0055 |
| Does Advanced Footwear Technology Cause or Protect Against Injuries? A 12-Week Prospective Investigation in 195 Half-Marathon Runners | Ryan | Michael | 25-0099 |
| Shoe changes and running-related injury risk: an effect modification analysis | Skejo | Sebastian | 25-0118 |