Biomechanics and Sport Science Research
Sport and Biomechanics Research
Providing many services including product development, evaluation and validation.
Experts in the Field
Over 25 years of experience, including over 130 peer-reviewed publications, 250 technical industry reports and 3 patents.
World Class Facilities
State of the art motion capture systems, pressure and force measuring systems, imaging systems and wearable sensors.
Sport Insight
Expertise
For over 25 years, members of Sport Insight have worked with world leaders such as adidas, TaylorMade, FieldTurf and leagues such as the NHL, NBA and NFL.
Data Analysis
Sport Insight can perform high level data analysis such as pattern recognition and machine learning on all types of data.
World Class Facilities
Sport Insight uses state-of-the-art equipment to collect and analyze data including high speed cameras, force and pressure measurement systems and wearable sensors.
Mechanical Testing
Sport Insight can perform mechanical testing on footwear, sport surfaces and equipment, determining properties such as traction, stiffness and energy return
Sport Performance
Evaluation, design, development and validation of footwear, apparel or equipment to improve athletic performance
Health and Wellness
Design, development, evaluation and validation of footwear, apparel or equipment to improve health and wellness in sport, in the workplace and in everyday life.
About Sport Insight
Sport Insight News
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27Jan
Members of Sport Insight recently published a new paper on how artificial turf surfaces can influence athletic performance. In the study, 17 athletes performed on five different artificial turf surfaces. Significant improvements in running, agility and jumping were observed on the softer surfaces. The full study is available at https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/10/12/340
Sport Insight on CBC Marketplace
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1Nov
Members of Sport Insight were featured in an episode of CBC Marketplace and on an article on the CBC Website. The episode and article examine brand-name basketball shoes, their mechanical properties and their cost. Sport Insight performed all the mechanical testing on the footwear.