The effect of match fatigue in elite badminton players using plantar pressure measurements and the implications to injury mechanisms

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in plantar pressure under the lead and trail foot between two lunge tasks to the net in the dominant (LD) and nondominant (LND) directions, and to explore how fatigue affects the plantar pressure patterns whilst performing movements before and after a competitive match. Peak and mean pressure were measured with the Biofoot-IBV in-shoe system from five repetitions of each task, with sensors positioned under the calcaneus, midfoot and phalanges on the lead and trail foot. Data were collected pre and immediately post playing an official 1st national league competition match. The study was conducted with a sample of thirteen 1st league badminton players. A 2x2 repeated ANOVA found significant differences between the two tasks and between pre and post match (fatigued state). Players also had different foot pressure distributions for the LD and LND tasks, which indicated a difference in loading strategy. In a fatigued state the plantar pressure shifted to the medial aspect of the midfoot in the trail limb, indicating a reduction in control and a higher injury risk during non-dominant lunge tasks.

Biomechanics of lower limb in badminton lunge: a systematic scoping review

“…Plantar pressure was investigated in four included articles ( Hong et al, 2014 ; Hu et al, 2015 ; Mei et al, 2017 ; Valldecabres, Richards & De Benito, 2020 ). Typically, the footprint was divided into lateral and medial rearfoot, lateral and medial midfoot, metatarsal, hallux, and other toes regions to study plantar loading between interventions.…”

“…Peak pressure, maximum force, pressure–time-integral, and contact area were common parameters to evaluate plantar pressure profiles in the included articles. These outcome parameters describe the quality and efficiency of footwork in addition to the loading strategy and fatigue conditions ( Valldecabres, Richards & De Benito, 2020 ). For example, the speed on reaching the shuttlecock, impact attenuation capability, and movement stabilization to avoid injury ( Hu et al, 2015 ).…”

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“…Through these mechanical analyses, investigations have revealed the impact and potential damage to the lower limbs of players during lunging movements. For example, Valldecabres et al [3] found that plantar pressure transferred to the medial side of the forelimb and midfoot when players lunged with non-dominant limbs when fatigued in a study of 13 class A badminton league players. Lam et al [4] found that repetitive movements (RM) when lunging produced a smaller load rate on the knee than a single movement (SM) lunge.…”

Smart Insole Based on Flexi Force and Flex Sensor for Monitoring Different Body Postures

“…Andrew et al [ 10 ] studied that neuropathic diabetic patients with foot ulceration have abnormally high pressure under the feet during walking. The significant applications of plantar pressure measurement include analyzing different body postures [ 11 ], sports biomechanics [ 12 ], biomedical especially diagnosis of foot-related diseases [ 13 ], designing footwear in the shoe industry [ 14 ], athlete performances [ 15 ], several sports activities [ 16 ], observing dynamics of obese people, monitoring posture allocation and human’s daily life activities such as standing, walking, jogging and running [ 17 , 18 , 19 ].…”