Effect on Sports Performance and Biomechanics on Calcaneal Spur of Athletes
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Players are able to master the technical motions with the assistance of sports biomechanics, and coaches are able to recognise and correct any executive flaws that may already be present in their athletes. In order to achieve these goals, scientists and professionals are increasingly looking to technology for aid. This is not just to improve performance, but also to lessen the likelihood of accidents occurring among themselves and other people. In particular, non-invasive methods, such as the LiDAR technology, which is able to analyse the morphology of the spine via the use of a 3D scanning approach, have shown their validity in the monitoring of the athletes' physical condition in order to treat low back pain in sports. A calcaneal spur may be found either at the back of the heel (also known as a dorsal heel spur) or under the sole of the foot (also known as a plantar heel spur). Both of these locations are different from one another. Spurs that are located on the dorsal side of the foot are commonly associated with achilles tendinopathy, while spurs that are located under the sole of the foot are frequently identified as being associated with plantar fasciitis.
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