The Effect of Climbing Ability and Slope Inclination on Vertical Foot Loading Using a Novel Force Sensor Instrumentation System

• DOI: 10.2478/hukin-2014-0112
• Publication Date: 2015-01-16T17:01:24Z
• Authors: Jiří Baláš; Michaela Panáčková; Soňa Jandová; Andrew J. Martin; Barbora Strejcová; Ladislav Vomáčko; Jan Charousek; Darryl J. Cochrane; Mike Hamlin; Nick Draper
• Keywords: Climbing; Climb

Abstract The aim of the study was to assess effects climbing ability and slope inclination on vertical loading both in terms forces involved physiological responses. Five novice six intermediate female climbers completed a route at three inclinations (85°, 90°, 98°). during climb assessed by force-time integral using Novel Pedar-X insole responses via oxygen uptake heart rate. had significantly lower (p < 0.05) foot holds higher rate compared climbers. A significant negative correlation identified between (R = -0.72), with -0.64), respectively. time-force decreased across ascents increasing 0.001). results indicate that more advanced make greater use holds, associated lowering response (oxygen rate) all inclinations.