A-27 Database for Biomechanical Analyses of Amputee Sprinters (DBAS)

Abstract

The use of materials such as carbon fiber, titanium, and graphite has provided added strength and energy storage capabilities to prostheses while decreasing the weight of prosthetic components. Today, carbon-fiber running-specific prostheses (RSPs) are the most popular for elite running and jumping events. RSPs with energy storing capabilities have attracted individuals with lower extremity amputation (ILEAs) to running as a form of exercise and athletic competition, and allowed ILEAs to compete at levels never before achieved. Thus, improved understanding of running mechanics in prosthetic sprinting has aided the development of more effective sprint training for amputee sprinters. However, spatiotemporal parameters of amputee sprinters during 100- and 200-m sprints are largely unknown. Recently, we constructed Database for Biomechanical Analyses of Amputee Sprinters (DBAS) from the publicly available internet broadcasts of 56 races (n = 539). The DBAS includes several information about competitions, anthropometric profile, spatiotemporal parameters and type of RSPs in each athletes. In this study, we introduce normative data for spatiotemporal parameters of amputee sprinters during 100- and 200-m sprints and propose its future applications.