Sydney Morning Herald – ‘Best Foot Forward’

 

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Article 1 – Considerations when selecting running footwear

Article 2 – Considerations for choosing a suitable running shoe

 

The Academy of Sports Biomechanics and Injury Prevention

The Academy of Sports Biomechanics and Injury Prevention (ASBIP) is a privately owned company providing research, analysis and education in the development of safer athlete training, footwear development and injury prevention. ASBIP provides these services through specialising in biomechanical research.

At ASBIP, we endeavour to use science as a tool for answering questions; and to research and help us create knowledge. This knowledge becomes a source of ideas to improve athletic performance, reduce injury and educate professional and retail sectors on biomechanical and sports footwear related issues.

Research
ASBIP has an in-house laboratory with sophisticated analytical and mechanical tools that enable the academy to deal with a wide range of mechanical and biomechanical measurements of human performances. Further advancing our academy is our capability to accurately and quickly assess and research footwear functionality and the effect and efficacy of design concepts and parameters. This information can then be reported back to industry clients.

Testing and Analysis
Through our research with cutting edge motion analysis techniques which are accurate, scientific and reproducible, ASBIP assesses sport specific athletic technique and teaches technique modification. Biomechanical analysis is conducted by qualified biomechanists with a collective industry experience of over 30 years.