Abstract

Recent developments in the design of modern skiing equipment combined with the improved preparation of slopes with artificial snow, have led to an increase in turning velocities. As a result, not only the forces but also the vibration loads have increased. Above all, the preparation of slopes with artificial snow (in competitive skiing even with water) have produced situations where skiers skitter over a rough and hard surface. Even if the spatial deviation of the given trajectory is very small, the demands on motor control and strength of the skier have increased considerably. On the other hand there are several studies which show remarkable improvements in strength through training with vibration stimuli. For alpine skiing the training with vibration loads might be a new way in achieving specific strength training. The object of this present study was to evaluate the effects of vibration load on motor control and on specific strength training in alpine skiing. Einleitung (gekürzt)