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IMeasureU’s IMU Step Takes Guesswork Out Of Lower-Limb Injuries

IMeasureU, a wearable tech company focused on limb fatigue identification, is introducing a new product. Tuesday marked the official release of IMU Step, a motion-sensing wearable designed for professional and collegiate athletes. Already in use by the NBA/G-League, Pac-12 schools and Harvard, IMU Step measures “bone load,” or the amount of stress placed on athletes’ […]

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The Sports Industry’s New Power Play: Athlete Biometric Data Domination

Today the sports industry’s elite meet in Boston for the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Industry vets come together with today’s innovators and tomorrow’s business superstars. Experts will address sports data, tech and other hot topics in the industry. One question is strongly debated: who owns the data? The Possibilities Imagine practicing your swing in […]

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Data Generated By Wearable Tech Presents Many Challenges In Sports

People and their technology are connecting more and more as the Internet of Things rapidly materializes. Fitness trackers are used by millions to collect and track their biometric data. Amateur and professional athletes utilize fitness tracking technology, including wearables, for the same purpose. This progression towards sharing and collecting personal health information impacts individuals and […]

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