Sometimes biomechanics really does help. This looks like one of those times:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/winter/2005-10-28-upgraded-skates_x.htm
Congratulations to Dr. Jim Richards, for his research and hard work.
- Glenn S. Fleisig, Ph.D.
Glenn S. Fleisig, Ph.D., Smith & Nephew Chair of Research
American Sports Medicine Institute
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