Functional Effectiveness and User Experience Assessment of Knee Joint Protective Gear Fixation Methods During Physical Activity

Jiayi Tan, Xiaoyan Zhu, Xiudi Wang, Ao Jiang*, Chao Gong*, Xuechun Jing, Moru Fang, Yueyi Wang

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Abstract

With the increasing awareness of people’s protection during physical activities, the sports sector is gradually moving towards a more diverse and health-oriented development. This trend has propelled the growth of the market for joint protective gear and innovation in gear design. Currently, existing designs for knee joint protection focus on improving the functionality of protective devices but neglect considerations for the user’s wearing method and the real experience during actual use. Therefore, this study is based on four common fixation methods for knee joint protective gear (X-shaped patellar strap, double-layer double-sided fixed-open knee protector, double-layer bottom-fixed open knee protector, single-layer magic tape fixed-open knee protector). We measured aspects such as sports restraint, stability, and ease of operation over a certain period, considering the amount of physical activity, knee protector displacement distance, and wearing time. We conducted practical tests with 54 user samples. Through the analysis of objective quantitative data and the combination with subjective qualitative data from users, we believe that the wearing method of the single-layer magic tape fixed-open knee protector provides better sports restraint and stability, and users have a better wearing experience. There is a certain structural-functional relationship between the objective structure of this knee joint protector and human motion data and wearing experience. Furthermore, the initial impression that the product’s appearance leaves on users significantly affects their wearing experience. Based on this, the protective gear in this study can provide effective support and protection for the knee joint, offering users a safer and more comfortable sports experience. In addition, the research findings provide design references for the optimization of various wearable/protective devices for joints.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDesign, User Experience, and Usability - 13th International Conference, DUXU 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Proceedings
EditorsAaron Marcus, Elizabeth Rosenzweig, Marcelo M. Soares
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages149-164
Number of pages16
ISBN (Print)9783031613555
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event13th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024 - Washington, United States
Duration: 29 Jun 20244 Jul 2024

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume14714 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference13th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period29/06/244/07/24

Keywords

  • Experience Assessment
  • Fastening Methods
  • Human Movement
  • Knee Joint Protective Gear

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Tan, J., Zhu, X., Wang, X., Jiang, A., Gong, C., Jing, X., Fang, M., & Wang, Y. (2024). Functional Effectiveness and User Experience Assessment of Knee Joint Protective Gear Fixation Methods During Physical Activity. In A. Marcus, E. Rosenzweig, & M. M. Soares (Eds.), Design, User Experience, and Usability - 13th International Conference, DUXU 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Proceedings (pp. 149-164). (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); Vol. 14714 LNCS). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-61356-2_10