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BIOMCH-L subcribers,
I am doing pilot work for a study that will examine the
mechanics of arm motion during throwing in water polo.
In order to quantify radioulnar pronation/supination,
wrist flexion/extension and wrist ulnar/radial
deviation, I need to attach three rigid, but lightweight
reference devices to the distal forearm and hand.
Specifically, the devices consist of lightweight wooden
"sticks" (total mass approximately 20 grams) and were
described by S. Sajurai, Y. Ikegami, A. Okamoto & K. Yabe
at the Sixth International Symposium on Biomechanics in
Sport, Bozeman, Montana, 1988. I am searching for a
way to attach these devices to the skin and that will
allow the devices to remain attached when wet during
the throwing motion, yet allow for easy removal at the
completion of the filming session. I have tried various
athletic tapes, etc. but the reference devices loosen
and move relative to the skin when the tape becomes wet.
I would appreciate any insight that you may have. Feel free
to post your responses to BIOMCH-L or directly to my mailbox.
Sincerely,
Michael Feltner Biomechanics Laboratory
mfeltner@pepvax.bitnet Pepperdine University