In alpine skiing monitoring the 3D segment kinematics is crucial to better understanding the injury risk factors and performance aspects. 3D camcorders have been primarily used to evaluate segment kinematics. While these systems allow valid measurement, their complexity limits their use to research applications. Alternatively, wearable systems fusing inertial measurement units (IMUs) and GPS have been proposed (Supej, 2009). However, further improvements are required for these methods to be routinely useable. This study aimed to design and fully validate a system suitable for daily routine based on IMUs only to measure the lower limb segments orientation in alpine ski racing.
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