Ankle bracing's effects during a modified agility task: analysis of sEMG, impulse, and time to complete using a crossover, repeated measures design.

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：:This study investigated whether an increase in the forefoot bending stiffness of a badminton shoe would positively affect agility, comfort and biomechanical variables during badminton-specific movements. Three shoe conditions with identical shoe upper and sole designs with different bending stiffness (Flexible, Regula...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Park SK,Lam WK,Yoon S,Lee KK,Ryu J

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sprint start performance has previously been quantified using several different measures. This study aimed to identify whether different measures could influence the performance-based ranking within a group of 12 sprinters, and if so, to identify the most appropriate measure. None of the 10 performance measures ranked...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Bezodis NE,Salo AI,Trewartha G

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Full body kinematics and electromyographic (EMG) patterns may alter based on the workloads that are encountered during cycling. Understanding the effect of differing intensities on the cyclist can guide clinicians and bike fitters in improving specific muscle strength and cycling posture to optimise training and racin...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Holliday W,Theo R,Fisher J,Swart J

更新日期：2019-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose was to study the adaptation to speed in the temporal patterns of the movement cycle and determine any differences in velocity, cycle rate and cycle length at the maximum speed level in the different classical style and freestyle cross-country skiing techniques. Eight skilled male cross-country skiers were ...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Nilsson J,Tveit P,Eikrehagen O

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study looks at segmental movements in the jumping header from an optimization viewpoint. Investigations on the header so far have focused on head restriction in the movement but have not clarified how and to what extent body segments influence the performance of the skill. In the present study a biomechanical mod...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Kristensen LB,Andersen TB,Sørensen H

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to use bivariate functional principal components analysis (bfPCA) to quantify patterns in barbell trajectories during the snatch and to investigate whether these patterns correlate with weightlifting performance and biomechanical characteristics that characterise weightlifting technique. ...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Kipp K,Cunanan AJ,Warmenhoven J

更新日期：2020-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of target distance on temporal and impact force parameters that are important performance factors in taekwondo kicks. Forty-nine taekwondo athletes (age = 24.5 +/- 5.9 years; mass = 79.9 +/- 10.8 kg) were recruited: 13 male experts, 21 male novices, 8 female experts...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Falco C,Molina-García J,Alvarez O,Estevan I

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An understanding of test-retest reliability is important for biomechanists, such as when assessing the longitudinal effect of training or equipment interventions. Our aim was to quantify the test-retest reliability of biomechanical variables measured during short-term maximal cycling. Fourteen track sprint cyclists pe...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Burnie L,Barratt P,Davids K,Worsfold P,Wheat J

更新日期：2020-08-11 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：: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：:Biomechanics education is a vital component of kinesiology, sports medicine, and physical education, as well as for many biomedical engineering and bioengineering undergraduate programmes. Little research exists regarding effective teaching strategies for biomechanics. However, prior work suggests that student learnin...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Riskowski JL

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate: (1) the prevalence and magnitude of breast movement asymmetry, (2) the interaction between static and dynamic breast asymmetry and (3) the influence of sports bras on breast asymmetry during running. Position data were collected from 167 females whilst treadmill running and then a sub-...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Exell TA,Milligan A,Burbage J,Risius D,Sanchez A,Horler B,Mills C,Wakefield-Scurr J

更新日期：2019-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Metatarsal and midfoot injuries are common in American football. Footwear design may influence injury rates by altering plantar foot loading patterns in these regions. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of cleat design on in-shoe plantar foot loading during a football-specific, resisted pushing task...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Taylor JB,Nguyen AD,Griffin JR,Ford KR

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：:Joint angles of the throwing limb were examined from the acceleration phase up until release for the sidearm throwing motion when using a flying disc. 17 individuals (ten skilled, seven unskilled) threw a disc as far as possible ten times. Throwing motions were recorded using three-dimensional high-speed videography. ...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Sasakawa K,Sakurai S

更新日期：2008-09-01 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 this study was to determine if body position, weight transfer, and/or pelvis/trunk rotations changed as a result of a golf specific fatiguing protocol and whether these changes affected resultant club head velocity at impact and shot consistency. Six male golfers and one female golfer participated in th...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Higdon NR,Finch WH,Leib D,Dugan EL

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：: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：:No objective criteria exist for progressing athletes into cutting manoeuvres following ACL reconstruction (ACLR). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between a jump-cut task (JC) and the single-limb squat (SLS) in both ACLR and healthy controls. Case-control, laboratory based. Twenty-three parti...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Scarneo-Miller SE,Sorge JE,Beltz EM,Martinez JC,Root HJ,Burland JP,Trojian TH,DiStefano LJ

更新日期：2019-11-11 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：: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：: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：:Training to reduce landing forces is a common component of anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention programmes. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of training incorporating instructions promoting an internal versus external attentional focus on landing forces in adolescent rugby athletes. Twenty-...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Widenhoefer TL,Miller TM,Weigand MS,Watkins EA,Almonroeder TG

更新日期：2019-04-01 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：:Kinematic studies have shown that fast bowlers have run-up velocities, based on centre of mass velocity calculations, which are comparable to elite javelin throwers. In this study, 34 fast bowlers (22.3 +/- 3.7 years) of premier grade level and above were tested using a three-dimensional (3-D) motion analysis system (...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Ferdinands R,Marshall RN,Kersting U

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutting in soccer is a common skill used to avoid the opponent's pressure but the potential effects of such a skill on instep kicking performance have not been previously investigated. The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in lower limb biomechanics between straight approach soccer kicks and kicks p...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Katis A,Kellis E

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The serve, as the most important stroke in tennis, has attracted considerable biomechanical interest. Of its component parts, the swing has received disproportionate research attention and consequently, little is known regarding toss kinematics. Indeed, the age-old question of whether players serve to different parts ...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Reid M,Whiteside D,Elliott B

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Real-world cycling performance depends not only on exercise capacities, but also on efficiently traversing the bicycle through the terrain. The aim of this study was to determine if it was possible to quantify the braking done by a cyclist in the field. One cyclist performed 408 braking trials (348 on a flat road; 60 ...

journal_title：Sports biomechanics

authors： Miller MC,Fink PW,Macdermid PW,Perry BG,Stannard SR

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00