Daniel López-Plaza, Fernando Alacid, Alexander P Willmott
{"title":"The effect of a swivel seat on performance, kinematics and body rotation during maximal intensity on-ergometer kayaking.","authors":"Daniel López-Plaza, Fernando Alacid, Alexander P Willmott","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2463397","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2025.2463397","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In recent years, physiological investigations suggested that a kayak seat able to rotate in the horizontal plane (swivel seat) may improve performance, but kinematic data are limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the swivel seat on kinematics and performance during sprint paddling on an ergometer. Nine experienced kayakers volunteered for this study and each completed two maximal trials of 30 s on the ergometer, one with the swivel seat and the other with a fixed seat. Three-dimensional motion analysis and performance data were collected at 200 Hz during the central 10 s of each trial. The use of the swivel seat was observed to improve performance through a significant increase in peak fly-wheel RPM (<i>p</i> = 0.033) and paddle antero-posterior displacement (<i>p</i> = 0.015) and a significant decrease in right side paddle recovery time (<i>p</i> = 0.043). In conclusion, the use of the swivel seat was associated with kinematic changes that improved performance and decreased the risk of excessive spine rotation. These results offer new insights into understanding the implications of swivel seat use for the dynamics of kayaking.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143442559","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":"Kinematic considerations for achieving the quadruple axel jump: comparison with triple axel jumps among world-class figure skaters using tracking data.","authors":"Seiji Hirosawa","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2464787","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2025.2464787","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In figure skating, achieving higher scores often relies on the successful execution of difficult jumps, e.g., quadruple jumps. According to previous biomechanical studies, jump heights do not change significantly even with more rotational jumps. However, strategies employed by top skaters to acquire new jumps are unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate specific kinematic strategies used by skaters to perform the quadruple axel jump (4A), focusing on two skaters (skaters A and B) who attempted this jump in competitions. Using data from the Ice Scope tracking system, this study analysed the vertical height, horizontal distance, take-off speed, landing speed, and height-to-distance ratio of the jumps. Both skaters achieved higher vertical heights in their 4A attempts than in their triple axel jump (3A) attempts. Notably, Skater A's successful 4A and Skater B's downgraded 4A had significantly greater vertical heights than the average 3As among world-class skaters. This suggests a strategic shift towards increasing the vertical height to master 4As, contrary to previous biomechanical research that did not emphasise vertical height. These findings update existing theories on figure skating research and provide insights into training strategies for mastering difficult jumps.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143416007","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":"Influence of flat feet on the lateral movements of tennis players.","authors":"Kyoma Tanigawa, Daiki Watanabe, Takanobu Saito, Hiroki Shimizu, Shinichi Kawamoto, Momoko Nagai-Tanima, Tomoki Aoyama","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2458487","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2025.2458487","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the effect of flat feet on the lateral movements of tennis players. Lateral footwork is crucial in tennis, and variations in the athletes' physical characteristics can affect footwork efficiency. Flat feet hinder forward propulsion; however, their relationship to lateral propulsion remains unclear. Thus, this study focused on foot morphology among other physical traits. Seventeen male university tennis players were evaluated using the navicular drop test and categorised into the flat foot (eight participants) and normal foot (nine participants) groups. The kinematic and kinetic data during the crossover step movements were collected using a three-dimensional motion analysis system and force plates. Although no significant intergroup differences in lateral propulsion, represented by the lateral peak acceleration of the centre of mass, were observed, individuals with flat feet exhibited significantly higher ankle maximum dorsiflexion angles and maximum eversion moments than those with normal feet. Individuals with flat feet are likely to compensate for functional deficits by increasing muscle activity, which may increase the risk of injury. Further research on muscle activity during sports movements and injury prevalence is necessary to improve the prevention and treatment strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143383659","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}
Connor J M Holdback, Richard M Kelso, David S Haydon, Paul N Grimshaw, Ross A Pinder, Rony Ibrahim
{"title":"Measuring pole forces in seated shot put: a case study.","authors":"Connor J M Holdback, Richard M Kelso, David S Haydon, Paul N Grimshaw, Ross A Pinder, Rony Ibrahim","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2459770","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2025.2459770","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The use of a throwing pole in seated shot put is prevalent across many athletes with varying impairment types in para-athletics and it has been shown to have a large impact on throwing technique. However, the measurement of throwing pole forces in seated shot put has not been reported previously in the research literature, leading to a considerable barrier to a better understanding and optimisation of performance. In this research, the first set of pole force measurements in seated throwing is presented, along with a comparison between two methods for such measurement: a direct load-sensing and a deflection-based method, where the latter requires considerably less specialised equipment than the former. From this, the measurement of pole forces without an instrumented pole is found to be feasible (RMSE < 10%), thus providing a simpler option for the measurement of pole forces in seated throwing. In addition, unexpected resonant pole effects (5-6 Hz) are observed during the throw which may have an interaction with the way athletes apply force to the pole. The methods and findings presented are intended to provide a platform for future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143257127","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":"Markerless motion capture in sport: panacea or Pandora's box?","authors":"Paul S Glazier","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2458485","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2025.2458485","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper critically appraises the utility of markerless motion capture in the context of skill development and sports performance enhancement. If markerless motion capture is to be useful in a profiling or monitoring capacity, the amount of measurement error needs to be smaller than the amount of movement variability over iterative performance trials. Current evidence suggests that it is unlikely that any existing markerless system satisfies this requirement. The resolution of this issue would, in principle, enable technical errors to be more easily pinpointed and performance variation to be better explained. However, decomposing movement variability into its functional and dysfunctional components is not only a nontrivial undertaking for most practitioners, the practical consequences of doing so are limited because synergies are self-organising entities and any attempt to micro-manage their constituent degrees of freedom will likely have deleterious effects on performance. Biomechanical measurements technologies, including markerless motion capture, may be best used to support search strategies employed by coaches and athletes.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143190874","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}
Sports BiomechanicsPub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2023-01-17DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2022.2110513
Philip X Fuchs, Yi-Cheng Chou, Wei-Han Chen, Nicholas J Fiolo, Tzyy-Yuang Shiang
{"title":"Accuracy of a local positioning system for time-series speed and acceleration and performance indicators in game sports.","authors":"Philip X Fuchs, Yi-Cheng Chou, Wei-Han Chen, Nicholas J Fiolo, Tzyy-Yuang Shiang","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2022.2110513","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14763141.2022.2110513","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective was to determine the reliability and validity of a local positioning system (LPS) promising high accuracy at reduced product costs. Fifty-five random static positions in a gym (54.8 × 26.0 m) were obtained 10 times via LPS (50 Hz) and measuring tape. An athlete's LPS-derived peak and time-series speed and acceleration during dynamic movements (<i>n</i> = 80) were compared with Vicon (100 Hz). Reliability and validity were assessed via Intraclass and Concordance Correlation Coefficients (ICC/CCC), root mean square errors, Bland-Altman plots, and analysis of variance. ICC<sub>3,1</sub> (≥0.999) and CCC (0.387-0.999) were calculated for static positions (errors <0.22 m). CCC for time-series speed and acceleration, and peak speed, acceleration, and deceleration were 0.884-0.902, 0.777-0.854, 0.923, 0.486, and 0.731, respectively. Errors were larger in time-series acceleration (14.37 ± 3.77%) than in speed (11.99 ± 5.78%) (<math><msubsup><mrow><mrow><mi>η</mi></mrow></mrow><mrow><mrow><mi>p</mi></mrow></mrow><mn>2</mn></msubsup></math> = 0.472, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and in peak acceleration (28.04 ± 14.34%) and deceleration (25.07 ± 14.90%) than in speed (7.34 ± 6.07%) (<math><msubsup><mrow><mrow><mi>η</mi></mrow></mrow><mrow><mrow><mi>p</mi></mrow></mrow><mn>2</mn></msubsup></math> = 0.091, <i>p</i> < 0.01). LPS achieved excellent reliability and moderate-to-excellent validity of time-series speed and acceleration. The system accurately measured peak speed but not peak acceleration and deceleration. The system is suitable for analyses based on instantaneous speed and acceleration in game sports (e.g., energy estimations).</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"291-305"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10545953","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}
David Zahradnik, Joseph Hamill, Jan Plesek, Denisa Blaschova, Michal Burda, Miika Nieminen, Victor Casula, Roman Farana, Jaroslav Uchytil, Lukáš Slovak, Jiri Skypala, Daniel Jandačka
{"title":"Association between T2 relaxation time and biomechanical loading of the anterior cruciate ligament in healthy individuals.","authors":"David Zahradnik, Joseph Hamill, Jan Plesek, Denisa Blaschova, Michal Burda, Miika Nieminen, Victor Casula, Roman Farana, Jaroslav Uchytil, Lukáš Slovak, Jiri Skypala, Daniel Jandačka","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2458475","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2025.2458475","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is common in sports that include 'change in direction' tasks. The aim of the current study was to determine the association between T2 relaxation time (an indicator of ACL integrity) of the distal portion of the ACL sub-region, biomechanical loading factors of the ACL, sex, and sport status of the participants. Participants between 18 to 35 years performed unanticipated 'change in direction' trials at their maximal self-preferred speed. The maximal knee flexion angle and the valgus moment of the right knee during the weight acceptance phase were analysed. MRI data (T2 relaxation time) of the ACL was also collected. Among the independent variables involved in the linear regression model, the association of the valgus moment and sex were statistically significant (<i>p</i> = 0.01 and <i>p</i> = 0.001 respectively). In conclusion, the main finding of the study is that higher T2 was significantly associated with a higher valgus moment as acute response to the 'change in direction' tasks. New sentence: In conclusion, the main finding of the study is that higher T2 was significantly associated with a higher valgus moment during 'change in direction' tasks.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143069156","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}
Carmen Repullo, Adrián Castaño-Zambudio, Juan Del Campo-Vecino, Pedro Jiménez-Reyes
{"title":"Resisted sprint training with combined loads improve the maximum velocity in professional female soccer.","authors":"Carmen Repullo, Adrián Castaño-Zambudio, Juan Del Campo-Vecino, Pedro Jiménez-Reyes","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2453817","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2025.2453817","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We analysed the long-term adaptations of resisted sprint training (RST) with combined loads on the performance and kinematics of the maximal velocity (MV). One team women's professional soccer players performed a six-week training programme with progressive sled loading from 20% to 80% of body mass. Pre-training, post-training and detraining measures were obtained for sprint times for 0-20 m, 20-30 m and 0-30 m, while step length (SL), step rate (SR), step velocity, trunk, hip, thigh, knee, shank ankle, foot and centre of mass (CoM) angles were digitised with an 18-point human model. Two points were included: toe-off and touchdown, and both legs ipsilateral and contralateral. Sprint times were significantly reduced in the acceleration and MV phase, with a homogeneous individual response within the group. There were no significant alterations in the angles of the trunk, hip, thigh, knee, shank, ankle and foot across the different tests, nor in SR. Significant alterations in CoM-angle, step velocity and higher SL were observed. RST with progressive of combined loads effectively improved MV performance without causing changes that generated an adverse effect on sprint kinematics. The study offers an RST training programme to enhance sprint performance in professional female soccer.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143069164","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":"Differences in kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activity between underwater dolphin kicking and flutter kicking: multiple approaches using three-dimensional motion analysis, electromyography, and hydrodynamic simulation.","authors":"Keisuke Kobayashi Yamakawa, Kenta Homoto, Motomu Nakashima, Hirofumi Shimojo, Yusaku Nakazono, Yasuo Sengoku, Hideki Takagi","doi":"10.1080/14763141.2025.2458473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2025.2458473","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>It is well-known among swimmers and coaches that the swimming speed of the underwater dolphin kick (UDK) is higher than that of the underwater flutter kick (UFK). This study aimed to clarify the differences in swimming performance between the two kicking styles in terms of kinematics, kinetics and muscle activity. Eight male swimmers performed UDK and UFK in a water flume at same effort levels. The three-dimensional motion analysis and measurement of surface electromyography for the left lower limb were performed. The fluid forces acting on the body and joint torques were estimated using Swumsuit simulator. As the results, the kick amplitude and range of joint motion were smaller for the UFK than for the UDK, and the muscle activity and the peak joint torques of the hip and knee were lower for the UFK than for the UDK. Furthermore, the estimated propulsion for both the downward and upward kicks was lower for the UFK than for the UDK. Therefore, our results suggest that the differences in propulsion between the two kicking styles, caused by the differences in movement and muscle activity, may influence the differences in swimming speed.</p>","PeriodicalId":49482,"journal":{"name":"Sports Biomechanics","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143069158","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}