Biological movement variability during the sprint start: performance enhancement or hindrance?

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine whether elite 1500-m runners differ in their running kinematics from national-standard 1500-m runners. Six national-standard male runners (seasonal best: 3 min 49.2 s +/- 3.2 s) were assessed during the second lap of a 1500-m race. Their running kinematics was then compared with ...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Leskinen A,Häkkinen K,Virmavirta M,Isolehto J,Kyröläinen H

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drag is one of the major factors that influences kayaking performance. To focus on the drag of the kayak's hull shape and the paddlers' weight per se, the passive drag (Dp) was measured on a flat-water sprint course for one paddler with added weights. Dp was measured by an electromechanical towing device using a load ...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Gomes BB,Conceição FA,Pendergast DR,Sanders RH,Vaz MA,Vilas-Boas JP

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tennis serve generates high musculoskeletal loads at the shoulder complex, making athletes particularly vulnerable to chronic injuries, especially adolescent players. Chronic injuries are commonly related to altered scapular kinematics. This study explored the effects of a history of shoulder problems involving hu...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Gillet B,Begon M,Diger M,Berger-Vachon C,Rogowski I

更新日期：2018-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Isokinetic dynamometry is used in the assessment and rehabilitation of shoulder function in tennis players. The aim of this study was to validate a newly installed Biodex III Isokinetic Dynamometer for internal and external shoulder rotation. A non-injured male performed this movement which replicates an integral sect...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Tunstall H,Mullineaux DR,Vernon T

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of present study was to investigate site differences in the effects of strain rate on tendon properties between knee extensors and plantar flexors. Elongation of tendon structures (L) in vastus lateralis and medial gastrocnemius muscles was measured by ultrasonography while participants performed ramp and ...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Kouno M,Ishigaki T,Ikebukuro T,Yata H,Kubo K

更新日期：2019-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：:When the ankle is forced into inversion, the speed at which this movement occurs may affect the extent of injury. The purpose of this investigation was to develop a fulcrum device to mimic the mechanism of a lateral ankle sprain and to determine the reliability and validity of the temporal variables produced by this d...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Knight AC,Weimar WH

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to identify critical technical points that lead to increased ball speed in a maximal toe kick with no run-up (a 'static kick') in blind football. Six visually impaired male players and eight sighted male players participated in the experiment. All participants wore a blindfold to fully re...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Sakuma T,Kobayashi M,Kinoshita H,Matsui Y,Kobayashi Y,Watanabe M

更新日期：2020-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Ballet training includes exercises of high and moderate intensities, which require breathing control for a good performance. This study describes the thoracoabdominal motion of professional dancers and compares the breathing patterns between professional dancers and non-dancers. Participants of this study were four ma...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Rodrigues IM,Bernardina GRD,Sarro KJ,Baroni G,Cerveri P,Silvatti AP

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the investigation was to study the relationship between thrust phase duration, ground reaction force, velocity increase after pole thrust and pole angles versus pole length during double poling in roller skiing. Seven male regional elite cross-country skiers volunteered as subjects for the study. The su...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Nilsson J,Jakobsen V,Tveit P,Eikrehagen O

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sprinting while towing a sled improves sprinting parameters, however, only kinematic and temporal-spatial variables have been reported. The purpose of this study was to determine how lower extremity joint moment impulses alter when towing a sled compared to normal walking. Twelve participants walked normally, walked w...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Lawrence M,Hartigan E,Tu C

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The topspin tennis forehand drive has become a feature of modern game; yet, as compared to the serve, there has been little research analysing its kinematics. This is surprising given that there is considerably more variation in the execution of the topspin forehand. Our study is the first to examine the amplitude of ...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Genevois C,Reid M,Creveaux T,Rogowski I

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since clubface orientation at impact affects ball direction and ball spin, the ability to control clubface orientation is one of the most important skills for golfers. This study presents a new method to describe clubface orientation as a function of the clubshaft motions (i.e., swing plane orientation, clubshaft angl...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Takagi T,Yokozawa T,Inaba Y,Matsuda Y,Shiraki H

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper, I review biomechanics research in ski jumping with a specific focus on publications presented between 1991 and 2006 on performance enhancement, limiting factors of the take-off, specific training and conditioning, aerodynamics, and safety. The first section presents a brief description of ski jumping ph...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Schwameder H

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tibial acceleration is a surrogate measure for impact loading and might be useful for identifying lower limb fatigue injury in runners. The resultant tibial acceleration calculated from all three axes of a triaxial accelerometer provides a single metric that is independent of the sensor orientation. The purpose of thi...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Sheerin KR,Besier TF,Reid D

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prestigious professional organisations have questioned the efficacy of resistive training by children or have often neglected to address weightlifting in their position papers on resistive training for children. The purpose of this paper was to address the deficit in data regarding the efficacy of training children fo...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Byrd R,Pierce K,Rielly L,Brady J

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In volleyball, the overhead pass is an important skill for passing a ball and making a set to attackers. In the present study, we analysed the overhead pass motion and involved muscle activity with special attention to the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC). Electromyogram was recorded from the wrist and elbow joint flexo...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Ozawa Y,Uchiyama S,Ogawara K,Kanosue K,Yamada H

更新日期：2019-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to clarify how elite artistic (synchronised) swimmers generate fluid forces with their hands during two kinds of sculling motions: flat sculling in the back-layout position and support sculling in the vertical position. We used the pressure-distribution measuring method to estimate unstea...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Homma M,Okamoto Y,Takagi H

更新日期：2019-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal foot motion is considered to be related to sports related injuries. This study aimed to identify the relationship between calf muscle activity and inter-segment coordination of the foot during single-leg drop jumps. Eleven healthy men participated and performed single-leg drop jumps from a 30-cm box. Muscle a...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Akuzawa H,Imai A,Iizuka S,Matsunaga N,Kaneoka K

更新日期：2020-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare a batsman's running and turning speed during three runs while wearing either traditional batting pads or one of two models of newly designed cricket batting pads. Fifteen cricketers participated. The running and turning speeds were measured on three different days with players usin...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Loock N,Du Toit DE,Ventner DJ,Stretch RA

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Consecutive proximal-to-distal sequencing of motion is considered to be integral for generating high velocity of distal segments in many sports. Simultaneous usage of proximal and distal segments as seen in martial arts is by far less well investigated. Therefore, the aim of the study was to characterise and different...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Fuchs PX,Lindinger SJ,Schwameder H

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to identify the primary factors that induce rearfoot external eversion moments due to ground reaction force (GRF) in non-rearfoot strikers. The data were compared with those of rearfoot strikers. Totally, 11 healthy males who were habitually non-rearfoot strikers ran barefoot. Rearfoot external eversi...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Tsujimoto N,Nunome H,Mizuno T,Inoue K,Matsui K,Matsugi R,Ikegami Y

更新日期：2019-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Wearable resistance training involves added load attached directly to the body during sporting movements. The effects of load position during running are not yet fully established. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to determine spatio-temporal and kinetic characteristics during submaximal running using upper...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Couture GA,Simperingham KD,Cronin JB,Lorimer AV,Kilding AE,Macadam P

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resistance exercise on Earth commonly involves both body weight and external load. When developing exercise routines and devices for use in space, the absence of body weight is not always adequately considered. This study compared musculoskeletal load distribution during two flywheel resistance knee-extension exercise...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Sjöberg M,Berg HE,Norrbrand L,Andersen MS,Gutierrez-Farewik EM,Sundblad P,Eiken O

更新日期：2020-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The serve is considered amongst the most important strokes in tennis. Not surprisingly, the development of a mechanically consistent and proficient serve is paramount. Correspondingly, drills that involve players serving with their eyes closed are thought to promote mechanical consistency. The purpose of this study wa...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Giblin G,Whiteside D,Reid M

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to describe the mechanical characteristics of a trampoline circus act and its individual tracks performed in training and shows using a tri-axial accelerometer. A track is an artist's specific role within a choreographed act. Seven male acrobats performed their trampoline act during train...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Barker L,Burnstein B,Mercer J

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to understand changes in technique within an athlete's own performance during a sprint hurdles run. Four athletes performed a training session containing four trials each over 10 hurdles. Clearances at hurdles three and nine were videotaped from a side view and manually digitised. All athlete...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Salo AI,Scarborough S

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hip extensor strategy, specifically relative contribution of gluteus maximus versus hamstrings, will influence quadriceps effort required during squat exercise, as hamstrings and quadriceps co-contract at the knee. This research examined the effects of hip extensor strategy on quadriceps relative muscular effort (RME)...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Bryanton MA,Carey JP,Kennedy MD,Chiu LZ

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to analyse the effects of a simulated Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) tournament on vertical jump performance, grip strength test and perceived effort responses. 22 male BJJ athletes participated in a simulated tournament consisting of three 7 min matches separated by 14 min of rest. Kimono grip strength te...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Detanico D,Dellagrana RA,Athayde MS,Kons RL,Góes A

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The biomechanics of the rotational shot put is used to direct coaching to enhance throwing performance. Maximising shot put distance and velocity at the point of release through increasing momentum is of interest to coaches. This narrative review aimed to examine and summarise the critical kinematic variables within e...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Schofield M,Cronin JB,Macadam P,Hébert-Losier K

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to explore the effect of the knee angle and loading condition on the magnitude and reliability of squat jump (SJ) performance variables. Thirteen male sport sciences students performed in a random order 4 SJ types (knee angle of 80º [SJ80], 90º [SJ90], 100º [SJ100], and self-preferred [SJpref]) agains...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Janicijevic DN,Knezevic OM,Mirkov DM,Pérez-Castilla A,Petrovic MR,García-Ramos A

更新日期：2019-06-24 00:00:00