The acute effects of kinesio-taping on movement kinematics and muscle co-activation in rowing athletes.

Background: Rowing-related low back disorders may occur from inconsistent technique, high trunk flexion and training volumes, overactivation of paraspinal muscles, and fatigue.

Objective: To examine if kinesiology tape (KT) affixed to the trunk dorsum affects muscular co-activation and neuromuscular control to limit dangerous rowing movements and associated injuries.

Methods: Participants (n= 18) completed two 2000 m rowing trials under BASELINE and KT conditions.

A need for speed: Objectively identifying full-body kinematic and neuromuscular features associated with faster sprint velocities.

Sprinting is multifactorial and dependent on a variety of kinematic, kinetic, and neuromuscular features. A key objective in sprinting is covering a set amount of distance in the shortest amount of time. To achieve this, sprinters are required to coordinate their entire body to achieve a fast sprint velocity.