The relationship between executed cut angle and speed with lower extremity joint angles during unanticipated side-step cutting in soccer players.

Background: Certain movements patterns have been indicated in knee injuries during cutting while running tasks. Differences in the executed cut angle (ECA) could partially account for group differences in joint kinematics previously observed, including sex differences.

Research Question: Are there relationships between joint angles with entry speed and ECA during side-step cutting in soccer players?

Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 21 (10 females) soccer players.

Inter-Segment Coordination of Male and Female Collegiate Ice Hockey Players During Forward Skating Starts.

: Coordination in ice hockey skating has been minimally investigated, particularly in females. The objective was to compare lower-extremity inter-segment coordination of collegiate male and female ice hockey players during forward skating starts. : 3D kinematic data were collected on collegiate male ( = 9) and female ( = 10) participants during accelerative steps.

The Association of Age and Sex With Joint Angles and Coordination During Unanticipated Cutting in Soccer Players.

Deficits in movement patterns during cutting while running might place soccer players at risk of injury. The objective was to compare joint angles and intersegment coordination between sexes and ages during an unanticipated side-step cutting task in soccer players. This cross-sectional study recruited 11 male (four adolescents and seven adults) and 10 female (six adolescents and four adults) soccer players.

Pilot Study of Embedded IMU Sensors and Machine Learning Algorithms for Automated Ice Hockey Stick Fitting.

The aims of this study were to evaluate the feasibility of using IMU sensors and machine learning algorithms for the instantaneous fitting of ice hockey sticks. Ten experienced hockey players performed 80 shots using four sticks of differing constructions (i.e.

Automatic detection of passing and shooting in water polo using machine learning: a feasibility study.

There is currently no efficient way to quantify overhead throwing volume in water polo. Therefore, this study aimed to test the feasibility of a method to detect passes and shots in water polo automatically using inertial measurement units (IMU) and machine-learning algorithms. Eight water polo players wore one IMU sensor on the wrist (dominant hand) and one on the sacrum during six practices each.

Risk Factors for Shoulder Injuries in Water Polo: a Cohort Study.

Background: Very limited investigations have been conducted exploring risk factors for injury in water polo players. A gap remains in the literature regarding identification of variables that should be considered as part of player screening evaluations.

Purpose: To estimate whether previous injury, changes in strength, range of motion (ROM) or upward scapular rotation (UR) are related to shoulder injuries in water polo players.

Prevalence and mechanisms of injuries in water polo: a systematic review.

Objective: To summarise the information available in the literature on the prevalence of injuries in water polo and injury risk factors.

Methods: Protocol was registered on Open Science Framework. MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase and SPORTDiscus databases were searched for keywords relating to water polo and injuries on 3 February 2021.

Hand-Held Shoulder Strength Measures Correlate With Isokinetic Dynamometry in Elite Water Polo Players.

Context: Previous authors suggest that lack of strength is an important risk factor for injuries in water polo. Hand-held dynamometers have potential as a clinical tool to measure strength, but they have not been validated in water polo players.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to estimate intertrial variability and concurrent validity of hand-held dynamometer shoulder strength measurements in elite water polo players.

The relationship between trunk rotation and shot speed when performing ice hockey wrist shots.

There has been minimal work examining kinematics of ice hockey wrist shots. The objective was to determine if puck and blade speed were related to trunk rotation during wrist shots in elite and recreational players. Elite (n = 10) and recreational (n = 10) ice hockey players completed wrist shots while skating and from a stationary position on real ice.

Differences in inter-segment coordination between high- and low-calibre ice hockey players during forward skating.

The objective was to compare lower extremity inter-segment coordination between high-calibre and low-calibre ice hockey players during forward full stride skating. A 10-camera Vicon motion capture system collected kinematic data on male high-calibre (n = 8) and low-calibre (n = 8) participants. Continuous relative phase (CRP) was calculated for shank-/thigh, shank-s/thigh- and foot-/shank- segment pairs.

Principal component analysis identifies differences in ice hockey skating stride between high- and low-calibre players.

The objective was to compare joint angles during full stride skating on ice between high- and low-calibre hockey players. High ( = 8) and low ( = 8) calibre male participants completed full stride skating on ice for two to five trials. A 10-camera motion capture system collected kinematic data.

Ice hockey skating sprints: run to glide mechanics of high calibre male and female athletes.

The skating acceleration to maximal speed transition (sprint) is an essential skill that involves substantial lower body strength and effective propulsion technique. Coaches and athletes strive to understand this optimal combination to improve performance and reduce injury risk. Hence, the purpose of this study was to compare body centre of mass and lower body kinematic profiles from static start to maximal speed of high calibre male and female ice hockey players on the ice surface.

Skating start propulsion: three-dimensional kinematic analysis of elite male and female ice hockey players.

The forward skating start is a fundamental skill for male and female ice hockey players. However, performance differences by athlete's sex cannot be fully explained by physiological variables; hence, other factors such as skating technique warrant examination. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the body movement kinematics of ice hockey skating starts between elite male and female ice hockey participants.

biomechZoo: An open-source toolbox for the processing, analysis, and visualization of biomechanical movement data.

It is common for biomechanics data sets to contain numerous dependent variables recorded over time, for many subjects, groups, and/or conditions. These data often require standard sorting, processing, and analysis operations to be performed in order to answer research questions. Visualization of these data is also crucial.

Designing coastal conservation to deliver ecosystem and human well-being benefits.

Conservation scientists increasingly recognize that incorporating human values into conservation planning increases the chances for success by garnering broader project acceptance. However, methods for defining quantitative targets for the spatial representation of human well-being priorities are less developed. In this study we employ an approach for identifying regionally important human values and establishing specific spatial targets for their representation based on stakeholder outreach.

Side-sloped surfaces substantially affect lower limb running kinematics.

Running on side-sloped surfaces is a common obstacle in the environment; however, how and to what extent the lower extremity kinematics adapt is not well known. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of side-sloped surfaces on three-dimensional kinematics of hip, knee, and ankle during stance phase of running. Ten healthy adult males ran barefoot along an inclinable runway in level (0°) and side-sloped (10° up-slope and down-slope inclinations, respectively) configurations.

Skating mechanics of change-of-direction manoeuvres in ice hockey players.

Ice hockey requires rapid transitions between skating trajectories to effectively navigate about the ice surface. Player performance relates in large part to effective change-of-direction manoeuvres, but little is known about how those skills are performed mechanically and the effect of equipment design on them. The purpose of this study was to observe the kinetics involved in those manoeuvres as well as to compare whether kinetic differences may result between two skate models of varying ankle mobility.

Lower limb joint angular position and muscle activity during elliptical exercise in healthy young men.

The purpose of this study was to compare lower extremity joint angular position and muscle activity during elliptical exercise using different foot positions and also during exercise on a lateral elliptical trainer. Sixteen men exercised on a lateral elliptical and on a standard elliptical trainer using straight foot position, increased toe-out angle, and a wide step. Motion capture and electromyography systems were used to obtain 3D lower extremity joint kinematics and muscle activity, respectively.

GM crop co-existence: a question of choice, not prejudice.

The rapid uptake of biotech crops around the world demonstrates not only strong producer and consumer demand for the technology and its products, but also that where regulatory regimes function effectively and markets are allowed to operate as normal, co-existence between genetically modified (GM) and non-GM supply chains is readily achievable. However, the polarized debate over GMOs within the European Union over the past 15 years has resulted in a highly politicized and progressively impractical approach to the issue of GM crop co-existence, which in itself has become a further barrier to the technology's development. This article argues that co-existence should not be treated as a pro- or anti-GM issue, and that the aim of co-existence measures should be to permit consumer choice and freedom to operate whatever the production method involved.

Ground reaction force adaptations during cross-slope walking and running.

Though transversely inclined (cross-sloped) surfaces are prevalent, our understanding of the biomechanical adaptations required for cross-slope locomotion is limited. The purpose of this study was to examine ground reaction forces (GRF) in cross-sloped and level walking and running. Nine young adult males walked and ran barefoot along an inclinable walkway in both level (0°) and cross-slope (10°) configurations.

Whole-body predictors of wrist shot accuracy in ice hockey: a kinematic analysis.

The purpose of this study was to identify joint angular kinematics that corresponds to shooting accuracy in the stationary ice hockey wrist shot. Twenty-four subjects participated in this study, each performing 10 successful shots on four shooting targets. An eight-camera infra-red motion capture system (240 Hz), along with passive reflective markers, was used to record motion of the joints, hockey stick, and puck throughout the performance of the wrist shot.

Inter-segment foot kinematics during cross-slope running.

Cross-slopes are a common terrain characteristic, however there is no biomechanical knowledge of the intra-foot adaptations required for running on these surface inclinations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the kinematic changes induced within the foot while running on a transversely inclined surface. A three-segment foot model distinguishing between the hindfoot, forefoot, and hallux was used for this purpose.

Evaluation of a flexible force sensor for measurement of helmet foam impact performance.

The association between translational head acceleration and concussion remains unclear and provides a weak predictive measure for this type of injury; thus, alternative methods of helmet evaluation are warranted. Recent finite element analysis studies suggest that better estimates of concussion risk can be obtained when regional parameters of the cranium, brain and surrounding tissues are included. Lacking, however, are empirical data at the head-helmet interface with regards to contact area and force.

Kinematic adaptations of the hindfoot, forefoot, and hallux during cross-slope walking.

Despite cross-slope surfaces being a regular feature of our environment, little is known about segmental adaptations required to maintain both balance and forward locomotion. The purpose of this study was to determine kinematic adaptations of the foot segments in relation to transverse (cross-sloped) walking surfaces. Ten young adult males walked barefoot along an inclinable walkway (level, 0° and cross-slope, 10°).