Session 10: Equipment and Apparels for Safety

Implementing an ISO standard for snowboarding wrist protectors

Caroline Adams, Manchester Metropolitan University
Thomas Allen, Manchester Metropolitan University
Othmar Brugger, BFU- Swiss council for accident prevention
Heather Driscoll, AMRC University of Sheffield
Peter Gyger, BFU- Swiss council for accident prevention
Nick Hamilton, Sheffield Hallam University
David James, Labosport
Gemma Leslie, Manchester Metropolitan University
Chloe Newton-Mann, Manchester Metropolitan University
Keith Winwood, Manchester Metropolitan University

10:30 AM

Repeatability of a Bend Test For Measuring the Stiffness of Snowboarding Wrist Protectors

Gemma Leslie, Manchester Metropolitan University
Tom Allen, Manchester Metropolitan University
Keith Winwood, Manchester Metropolitan University
Weizhuo Wang, Manchester Metropolitan University
Nick Hamilton, Sheffield Hallam University

10:45 AM

The External and Internal Geometries of Rugby Union Players' Shoulder Complex

Angus Hughes, The University of Sheffield
Heather Driscoll, The University of Sheffield
Matt J. Carre, University of Sheffield

11:00 AM

Validation of a Finite Element Model of a Shoulder Surrogate for Accessing Paddings in Rugby Union

Syed Adil Imam, Manchester Metropolitan University
Heather Driscoll, The University of Sheffield
Keith Winwood, Manchester Metropolitan University
Praburaj Venkatraman, Manchester Metropolitan University
Tom Allen, Manchester Metropolitan University

11:15 AM

Assessing the Ability of Padded Clothing to Prevent Stud Induced Injuries in Rugby Union

Angus Hughes, The University of Sheffield
Heather Driscoll, The University of Sheffield
Syed Iman, Manchester Metropolitan University
Tom Allen, Manchester Metropolitan University

11:30 AM

Minimising Skin Injuries on Rugby Turf

Max MacFarlane, Cardiff University
Chris Dyson, Sports Labs
Marc Douglas, World Rugby
Peter Theobald, Cardiff University
Matt J. Carre, The University of Sheffield

11:45 AM