抄録
In this study, effect of competition swimsuit on human body were investigated by musculoskeletal simulation. Recently, many compression sportswear were developed to supports the movement of human body. Improvement of athletic performance, reducing fatigue and promotion of blood circulation were expected by the compression sportswear. Applications to medical field are also expected. Competition swimsuit was designed to adjust human body strongly in sportswear to reduce the water drag. Positive effects of swimsuit on the start of competition were important issues. The uniaxial monotonic tensile loading tests of competition swimsuit fabrics were conducted to evaluate the characteristics of swimsuits. As a result, material properties of swimsuit fabrics were obtained and anisotropic was confirmed. The musculoskeletal simulations were conducted to evaluate effect of competition swimsuit on human body in diving start motion. As a result, reducing muscle force by swimsuit was found.
