Ice hockey is a high-intensity sport in which ice hockey pads, such as shoulder and elbow pads (S/EPs), are necessary to help players avoid injury. However, these pads could also affect mobility and comfort, thereby affecting players’ on-ice performance. In this study, we aimed to quantify the effect of S/EPs on mobility and comfort by comparing the range of motion (ROM) collected from nine elite college-level ice hockey players performing static (nine single-DOF upper-body movements) and dynamic (wrist and slap shots) tasks under six pad conditions (no S/EPs and five types of S/EPs). We also analyzed the relationship between ROM and subjective comfort to provide an objective and accurate comfort evaluation of ice hockey pads.

Ice hockey is a high-intensity sport in which ice hockey pads, such as shoulder and elbow pads (S/EPs), are necessary to help players avoid injury. However, these pads could also affect mobility and comfort, thereby affecting players’ on-ice performance. In this study, we aimed to quantify the effect of S/EPs on mobility and comfort by comparing the range of motion (ROM) collected from nine elite college-level ice hockey players performing static (nine single-DOF upper-body movements) and dynamic (wrist and slap shots) tasks under six pad conditions (no S/EPs and five types of S/EPs). We also analyzed the relationship between ROM and subjective comfort to provide an objective and accurate comfort evaluation of ice hockey pads.

Version:0.9 StartHTML:0000000105 EndHTML:0000001364 StartFragment:0000000141 EndFragment:0000001324 Although some studies have been conducted to validate the accuracy of the Perception Neuron Studio (PNS) inertial motion capture system in quantifying kinematics, a comprehensive analysis of the more complex upper body is still lacking, which affects the ability of this system to provide accurate kinematic data for further biomechanical performance analysis. This study presents a thorough analysis of this system by quantifying the validity and intra/inter-session reliability at different task complexities and movement speeds.

Version:0.9 StartHTML:0000000105 EndHTML:0000001364 StartFragment:0000000141 EndFragment:0000001324 Although some studies have been conducted to validate the accuracy of the Perception Neuron Studio (PNS) inertial motion capture system in quantifying kinematics, a comprehensive analysis of the more complex upper body is still lacking, which affects the ability of this system to provide accurate kinematic data for further biomechanical performance analysis. This study presents a thorough analysis of this system by quantifying the validity and intra/inter-session reliability at different task complexities and movement speeds.

Version:0.9 StartHTML:0000000105 EndHTML:0000001364 StartFragment:0000000141 EndFragment:0000001324 Although some studies have been conducted to validate the accuracy of the Perception Neuron Studio (PNS) inertial motion capture system in quantifying kinematics, a comprehensive analysis of the more complex upper body is still lacking, which affects the ability of this system to provide accurate kinematic data for further biomechanical performance analysis. This study presents a thorough analysis of this system by quantifying the validity and intra/inter-session reliability at different task complexities and movement speeds.

Although some studies have been conducted to validate the accuracy of thePerception Neuron Studio (PNS) inertial motion capture system in quantifying kinematics, a comprehensive analysis of the more complex upper body is still lacking, which affects the ability of this system to provide accurate kinematic data for further biomechanical performance analysis. This study presents a thorough analysis of thissystem by quantifying the validity and intra/inter-session reliability at different task complexities and movement speeds.

Although some studies have been conducted to validate the accuracy of thePerception Neuron Studio (PNS) inertial motion capture system in quantifying kinematics, a comprehensive analysis of the more complex upper body is still lacking, which affects the ability of this system to provide accurate kinematic data for further biomechanical performance analysis. This study presents a thorough analysis of thissystem by quantifying the validity and intra/inter-session reliability at different task complexities and movement speeds.

Version:0.9 StartHTML:0000000105 EndHTML:0000001364 StartFragment:0000000141 EndFragment:0000001324 Although some studies have been conducted to validate the accuracy of the Perception Neuron Studio (PNS) inertial motion capture system in quantifying kinematics, a comprehensive analysis of the more complex upper body is still lacking, which affects the ability of this system to provide accurate kinematic data for further biomechanical performance analysis. This study presents a thorough analysis of this system by quantifying the validity and intra/inter-session reliability at different task complexities and movement speeds.

Version:0.9 StartHTML:0000000105 EndHTML:0000001364 StartFragment:0000000141 EndFragment:0000001324 Although some studies have been conducted to validate the accuracy of the Perception Neuron Studio (PNS) inertial motion capture system in quantifying kinematics, a comprehensive analysis of the more complex upper body is still lacking, which affects the ability of this system to provide accurate kinematic data for further biomechanical performance analysis. This study presents a thorough analysis of this system by quantifying the validity and intra/inter-session reliability at different task complexities and movement speeds.