2021 AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting Recordings-How are knee and contact biomechanics during cutting affected by gender, foot type, and shoe cleat design in collegiate lacrosse athletes?

How are knee and contact biomechanics during cutting affected by gender, foot type, and shoe cleat design in collegiate lacrosse athletes?

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In this video, Dr. Karen Sutton discusses the problem of cleats in lacrosse and the need for different shoes for different surfaces. She explains that players often have to carry multiple shoes for different field conditions. Dr. Sutton, an orthopedic surgeon and associate professor at the Hospital for Special Surgery, emphasizes the lack of research on non-contact lower extremity injuries in lacrosse and the importance of studying the interface between shoe and surface. She discusses her study design, which aims to examine the effect of shoe design on cutting movements in both male and female lacrosse players. The study will use different shoe types and surfaces, and will collect biomechanical data through motion capture technology, force plates, and EMG. Dr. Sutton highlights the need for standardized turf surfaces in lacrosse. She also mentions the potential for customized cleats and lacrosse-specific orthotics based on the study's findings.

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Karen Sutton, MD

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cleats in lacrosse

different shoes for different surfaces

non-contact lower extremity injuries

interface between shoe and surface

effect of shoe design on cutting movements

biomechanical data in lacrosse