Research & Development
Researchers at the University of Delaware have designed the new figure skating boot with an ankle hinge intended to reduce injuries by allowing a skater to land jumps with their heel higher in the air, reducing the stress on the hips, knees, and spine. Researchers at the University of Delaware have redesigned the traditional figure skate, with the goal of reducing the joint injuries that plague many competitive skaters.
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