Validity and reliability of a novel alternative to force plate technology for position specific isometric strength tests and their relationship to dynamic performance in collegiate athletes

Ignite athletics is a strength and conditioning company that works with thousands of athletes every year. Ignite has developed new technology to improve the tracking and reliability of strength metrics, while simultaneously improving the cost, portability, and credibility. The goal of the project is to bring together
Engineers, Sport Scientists and Strength and Conditioning Coaches to validate new technology that can be used in a standard gym setting, mitigating the constraints that currently exist. The primary goal of this study is to determine the test-retest reliability and criterion validity of a new portable and low-cost device being developed called the “Force Finder”. The technology will be validated by comparing force-time characteristics measured from the Force Finder with those derived from the use of the gold standard force plates.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jonathan Farthing;Joel Lanovaz

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Partner:

Ignite Athletics Inc

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Saskatchewan

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