Basketball is a popular sport in North America and worldwide. Most injuries are lower
extremity injuries to the ankle and knee. In this article, injuries common to basketball and …

Participation in outdoor activities can improve mental, physical and social well-being. Such
activities also present significant physiological strain and risks such as hypothermia; …

Decubitus ulcers or pressure ulcers are a major health problem. This study investigated the
possibility of using low-friction bed sheets with optimized moisture transport properties for …

This study evaluated the effect of socks (different in fiber type) and the effect of not wearing a
sock on perceptions of thermal comfort in relation to changes in foot skin temperature and …

Textile-based drug delivery systems have a high potential for innovative medical and
gerontechnological applications. In this study, the tribological behaviour and lubrication …

Heat loss and moisture retention properties of footwear were characterized using a walking
thermal manikin foot. The same type of military boot was equipped with different …

The goal of the present study was to investigate differences in perception and skin hydration
at the foot of two sock fabrics with distinct moisture properties in a realistic military setting …

Background The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of blisters on the foot during
hiking and the factors associated with this condition. Material and methods A cross-sectional …

In cold climates all user requirements for footwear (insulation, waterproof, vapor
permeability, drying, etc.) cannot be met easily due to their conflicting nature. Defining user …

In recent years, increases in motorcycle registrations have led to increases in the numbers of
motorcycle casualties. Abrasion injuries are the most common injury to crashed …