s.j.dixon

Sharon Dixon
Senior Lecturer
 
University of Exeter
United Kingdom
Email: s.j.dixon@exeter.ac.uk
 
General Area:
lower limb injury mechanisms; influence of footwear, surfaces and shoe inserts; applications of pressure data;
 
Current Work:
- Biomechanical predictors of stress fracture incidence in Royal Marine recruits; - Footwear effects on movement and under shoe pressure distribution; - Evaluation of impact absorption using pressure data; - Biomechanical study of synthetic and natural soccer pitches; - Engineering a more sustainable natural turf sports surface (EPSRC funded); - Development of instrumented footwear for elite performers (EPSRC funded)