Barbara J Schornstein, Meredith D Wells, D Clark Dickin, Lisa S Jutte, Henry Wang
{"title":"Biomechanical adjustments during an exhaustive treadmill run: comparison of compression tights and running shorts.","authors":"Barbara J Schornstein, Meredith D Wells, D Clark Dickin, Lisa S Jutte, Henry Wang","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2508241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2025.2508241","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fatigue induces changes to running form resulting in movements that are less efficient. Reducing the amount of fatigue and its subsequent effect on form is valuable for improving running performance. It is unknown what effects compressive clothing has on musculature; however, there have been claims that it may reduce fatigue. The aim of this study was to determine whether compressive tights or running shorts are more beneficial for improving performance when running to exhaustion. Eleven runners ran at their current five-kilometre race pace on a treadmill to voluntary exhaustion in a repeated measures design wearing both compression tights and running shorts while their biomechanics, heart rate and rate of perceived exertion were recorded. Fatigue effects showed a less extended knee angle (<i>p</i> = 0.03) and a smaller ankle dorsiflexion angle (<i>p</i> = 0.04) at initial contact, and increased loading rate (<i>p</i> = 0.02) and vertical impact peak (<i>p</i> = 0.05). Condition effects included a shorter stride length (<i>p</i> = 0.01), faster stride rate (<i>p</i> = 0.01), and decreased hip range of motion (<i>p</i> = 0.02) with compression tights. There was no significant difference in time to exhaustion between conditions (<i>p</i> = 0.88). Thus, the length of time to fatigue was unaffected by condition, however, the altered mechanics when running in compression tights may reduce potential injury.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matthew Slopecki, Mathieu Charbonneau, Simon Deguire, Julie N Côté, Julien Clément
{"title":"Technical performance analyses in elite Paralympic swimming using wearable technology: two case studies.","authors":"Matthew Slopecki, Mathieu Charbonneau, Simon Deguire, Julie N Côté, Julien Clément","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2508239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2025.2508239","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We present two case studies that make use of wearable technology to provide performance indicators on optimal swim stroke techniques in breaststroke (case 1) and freestyle (case 2). In the first case study, we present and use a novel metric, the velocity variation score, to maximise breaststroke technical performance for an athlete with Achondroplasia Dwarfism, by comparing their normal technique to two alternates, focused on 1) fast arm sculling and 2) high stroke rate (HSR). We observed lower velocity variation scores using the adapted breaststroke techniques (<i>p</i> < 0.001), the HSR technique had the lowest velocity variation score (<i>p</i> < 0.001). In the second case, we determine the optimal breathing strategy, breathing to the impaired or unimpaired side, for an athlete with a unilateral hand impairment performing freestyle swimming. Results showed that the forward velocity was significantly lower in the left-to-right stroke cycle transition and right (arm pull) when breathing to the impaired (left) side. To varying degrees, these cases demonstrate that wearable-based intra-stroke analyses can provide individualised technique recommendations that benefit competitive race peformance.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Unai Miqueleiz, Roberto Aguado-Jimenez, Pablo Lecumberri, Esteban M Gorostiaga
{"title":"Agreement between an inertial measurement unit (IMU) algorithm and a photoelectric system for analysing spatiotemporal variables during overground and treadmill running.","authors":"Unai Miqueleiz, Roberto Aguado-Jimenez, Pablo Lecumberri, Esteban M Gorostiaga","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2502750","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2025.2502750","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to assess the agreement between running stride variables measured simultaneously with an inertial sensor (MTw IMU) using a specific algorithm, and a floor-based photoelectric (Optojump; OJ) system among well-trained endurance runners, during overground and treadmill runs at speeds ranging from 9 to 21 km∙h-1. Five different filter settings (from 0_0 to 4_4) were used with the OJ to detect the contact event, based on the number of LEDs (from 1 to 5). No significant differences (<i>p</i> > 0.05) were found between the two devices in any of the stride variables when the 4_4 filter was implemented using the OJ. The agreement was good for contact time (CT) and flight time (FT) [<i>r</i> = 0.81-0.93; Typical error of the estimate (TEE%) = 3.2-7.5%], whereas for stride frequency (SF), stride length (SL) and stride time (ST) the agreement was almost perfect (<i>r</i> = 0.91-0.99; TEE% = 0.2-1.7%). The agreement worsened as the number of activated LEDs used to detect the contact event decreased. This suggests that the tested inertial sensor using a specific algorithm can achieve highly precise measurement of spatiotemporal parameters during both overground and treadmill running, compared to the OJ (4_4) system.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144112430","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Foot strike angle as key predictor of multi-plane knee joint moments in sidestep cutting: implications for ACL injury prevention.","authors":"Kevin Bill, Tron Krosshaug, Uwe G Kersting","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2506552","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2025.2506552","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Video analyses of ACL injury situations in change-of-direction tasks suggest an elevated injury risk during flatfooted or rearfoot landing. While loading in each individual plane of the knee can contribute to injury, combined loading seems to be the most likely mechanism. This study investigated if knee joint moments are related to the foot strike angle in pre-planned and unplanned handball-specific sidestep cuts performed by <i>n</i> = 51 female handball players. Canonical correlation analysis (CCA) with the foot strike angle at initial ground contact serving as the predictor variable was performed on the knee joint moment vector field (M<sub>xyz</sub>). In both conditions, the foot strike angle was related to M<sub>xyz</sub>. Subsequently, post-hoc tests were conducted using CCA for moment couples (M<sub>xy</sub>, M<sub>xz</sub>, M<sub>yz</sub>) and linear regression for individual moment components. Results revealed that traditional analyses focusing on individual planes only partially explain the observed relationships, particularly during the unplanned cutting condition. Given the time periods in which correlations exist, this study shows that manipulating the foot strike angle has the potential to reduce multi-plane knee loading associated with ACL injury, while limiting analyses to individual planes might underestimate the potential to mitigate ACL injury risk.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carla Dos Santos Fernandes, Mariana Tavares Fernandes, Cássio de Oliveira Souto, Brenda Rodrigues Ladislau, Bruna Cristina de Jesus Alves, Larissa Verona Sengling, Juliana Xavier de Faria, Daniel Ferreira Moreira Lobato
{"title":"Effects of the FIFA 11+ kids program on hip and knee muscle torque in soccer players of different age groups: a prospective quasi-experimental study.","authors":"Carla Dos Santos Fernandes, Mariana Tavares Fernandes, Cássio de Oliveira Souto, Brenda Rodrigues Ladislau, Bruna Cristina de Jesus Alves, Larissa Verona Sengling, Juliana Xavier de Faria, Daniel Ferreira Moreira Lobato","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2498331","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2025.2498331","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study compares the effects of the FIFA 11+ Kids program on lower limb isometric torque among young soccer athletes. Sixty-six male soccer athletes (aged 6-14 years) were allocated for convenience into three groups of different ages: G1 = 12-14 years, G2 = 9-11 years, and G3 = 6-8 years, on whom muscle assessments of isometric knee flexor and extensor torque and of isometric hip abductor and adductor torque were conducted before and after 8 weeks of the intervention. There was an increase in knee extensor torque (<i>p</i> < 0.001) in G1 and G2 and in knee flexor torque in G1 and G3 (<i>p</i> < 0.05) after the intervention, as well as an increase in hip abductor torque in G3 (<i>p</i> = 0.012). Further observations include an increase in hip adductor torque among all groups (<i>p</i> < 0.05) and in time-to-peak knee extensor torque in G1 (<i>p</i> = 0.005), as well as a decrease in time-to-peak knee extensor and hip adductor torque in G3 (<i>p</i> < 0.05) and in time-to-peak knee flexor torque in G2 (<i>p</i> = 0.022). As such, the FIFA 11+Kids program may produce a positive effect on knee extensor/flexor torque and hip abductor/adductor torque in young soccer athletes of different age groups, with an even greater effect when applied early (6-8 years).</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144059315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G Monique Mokha, Marissa Bonsangue, ToniAnn Brezina, Jacob Haberer
{"title":"Training alters joint power distributions during running in National Football League Draft Preparation Players.","authors":"G Monique Mokha, Marissa Bonsangue, ToniAnn Brezina, Jacob Haberer","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2498338","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2025.2498338","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to compare joint-specific contributions to total lower limb joint power during a speed run in American style football players before and after a 6-week National Football League (NFL) draft preparation camp. Fifty-two players performed one 5-second treadmill run at 5.5-6.5 m/s before and after camp. Speed was consistent between tests. Bilateral hip, knee, and ankle power generation (positive) and absorption (negative) were calculated from kinematics and kinetics using inverse dynamics. Negative total limb power decreased for both limbs, significantly for the left (Z = -2.113, <i>p</i> = .035, <i>r</i> = .30) due to significant decreases in negative ankle power bilaterally (left, Z = -1.967, <i>p</i> = .049, <i>r</i> = .27; right, Z = -2.623, <i>p</i> = .009, <i>r</i> = .36). The contribution of negative left hip power significantly increased (Z = -2.398, <i>p</i> = .016, <i>r</i> = .31). While no other significant changes in positive or negative joint-specific magnitudes or contributions occurred, there were general distal-to-proximal shifts in joint power contributions. Players appear to have adopted more energy efficient running through moderate joint-specific mechanistic training adaptations such as a reduction in ankle power absorption.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144042790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A biomechanical study of judo <i>uchimata</i>: a comparison of <i>judokas</i> with different skill levels.","authors":"Kazuto Hamaguchi, Lingjun Liu, Mitsuhisa Shiokawa, Tatsuya Deguchi","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2474515","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2474515","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to elucidate the biomechanical factors contributing to effective <i>uchimata</i> throwing by comparing highly skilled and less skilled <i>judokas</i>. Ten highly skilled and 10 less skilled <i>judokas</i> performed <i>uchimata</i>, with movement data recorded using a Mac3D motion analysis system (250 hz). The peak values of the body centre of mass velocity in the anterior-posterior and vertical directions were significantly greater in highly skilled <i>judokas</i> compared to their less skilled counterparts. Furthermore, the peak angular velocity of the hips, shoulders and arms, as well as the peak angular momentum of the technique recipient (<i>uke</i>), were significantly greater in highly skilled <i>judokas</i> than in less skilled ones. This suggests that <i>judokas</i> with advanced skills may execute throws more efficiently during throwing movements. Furthermore, a larger forward propulsion during the turning phase may be crucial in generating angular velocity in the hips, shoulders and arms during the throwing phase. Judo coaches should be aware of the accelerated body rotation during throwing that can be achieved by increasing the whole-body forward velocity. This insight can guide in enhancing the training protocol design when teaching <i>uchimata</i> and assist <i>judokas</i> in mastering the technique more efficiently.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144047219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lluc Montull, Sergi Matas, Albert Canton, Esther Vives, Aleix Solé, Alex Borrallo, Assumpta Ensenyat
{"title":"Novel possibilities of acceleration time series for performance and acute fatigue assessment in uphill trail running.","authors":"Lluc Montull, Sergi Matas, Albert Canton, Esther Vives, Aleix Solé, Alex Borrallo, Assumpta Ensenyat","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2486088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2025.2486088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The potential for assessing performance and acute fatigue in uphill trail running (UTR) through acceleration time series remains underexplored. For this purpose, time-variability of body acceleration and covariation among limb acceleration were studied in UTR. Twenty competitive and young trail runners participated in a simulation UTR test covering a distance of 4758 meters, with a total elevation gain of 575 meters and an average slope of 13.6%. Four sections with clear slope differences were identified. Detrended Fluctuation Analysis of upper back acceleration and Principal Component Analysis among wrists and ankle acceleration were performed for the whole test and for each section.The outcomes were correlated with performance and standardized effect size was used to compare sections. The main findings suggest that (a) runners with higher performance showed less persistence in body acceleration fluctuations and greater interlimb diversity, and (b) the steepest parts, particularly the final and effortful section, showed increased persistence in body acceleration and some runners lost interlimb covariation.In conclusion, time-variability and coordination analyses of acceleration time series seem to be sensitive to performance and acute fatigue in UTR, which opens further possibilities for providing more integrative, dynamic, and practical assessment tools.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143993617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kristen L Lacelle, Mario D Bassi, Allen A Champagne, Boris R G Baker, Emile P Peponoulas, Kaden T Shearer, Blaire T Magee, Nicole S Coverdale, Douglas J Cook
{"title":"Characterising biomechanical and situational aspects of high magnitude subconcussive impacts in Canadian collegiate football.","authors":"Kristen L Lacelle, Mario D Bassi, Allen A Champagne, Boris R G Baker, Emile P Peponoulas, Kaden T Shearer, Blaire T Magee, Nicole S Coverdale, Douglas J Cook","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2471804","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2025.2471804","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of this study was to characterise high magnitude subconcussive impacts in Canadian football to identify injurious relationships between player/game-based characteristics, impact magnitude, and frequency. Eighty-one male university-level football players were equipped with helmet accelerometers to capture peak linear acceleration (PLA), impact frequency, and helmet impact location. Impacts with PLA ≥ 60 g were included in this analysis. Video footage from 15 games over three seasons was analysed to characterise aspects of play including play type, position, closing distance, tackling versus blocking, and impact. Impacts occurring at the left outside boundary of the field resulted in significantly higher linear accelerations. Impacts with a closing distance of ≥10 yards resulted in higher PLA compared to <10 yards and occurred most frequently in run plays. Helmet-to-body impacts generated significantly higher PLA compared to helmet-to-helmet, though helmet-to-helmet occurred more often. Players being tackled sustained significantly higher PLAs than those blocking. The results of this work suggest that the left outside boundary is an area of importance for spotters looking to identify high-risk impacts. Further, rules regarding offensive backfield running starts could be adjusted to decrease the risk of impact after a larger closing distance.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143796902","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F Kobayashi, A Noro, S Hatakeyama, Y Shinohara, M Otsuka
{"title":"Relationship between maximal jumping height in pole vault and the approach-run velocity evaluated by digitising method or laser method.","authors":"F Kobayashi, A Noro, S Hatakeyama, Y Shinohara, M Otsuka","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2486095","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2486095","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The first objective was to validate various approach-run velocities obtained using body-only method (digitising only the athlete's body) or laser method (using a laser displacement metre) against the whole-system method (digitising both the athlete's body and pole) during pole vaulting. The second objective of this study was to clarify the relationship between the approach-run velocity obtained by different three methods and the maximal height of the athlete's centre of mass (COM) during the clearance. Eighteen male athletes performed 96 pole-vaulting attempts in outdoor competitions. Bland-Altman plots indicated that only the peak approach-run velocity obtained by the body-only method had negligible bias, while other parameters obtained by body-only digitising and laser methods contained several errors. Since such bias could cause problems, using conventional digitising and laser methods requires careful handling. The association between maximal COM height during the clearance and peak approach-run velocity was extremely large for all three methods. In contrast, although the relationship between the maximal COM height and the decrease in approach-run velocity was large for both digitising methods, it was weakened for laser method. Consequently, based on the approach-run velocity parameters, different calculation methods for approach-run velocity parameters resulted in varying relationships with jumping performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143780226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}