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Andersen J, Sinclair P, Fernandes RJ, Vilas-Boas JP, Sanders R. Is torso twist production the primary role of the torso muscles in front crawl swimming? Sports Biomech 2023; 22:1602-1616. [PMID: 34002671 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2021.1925334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The torso muscles play important roles in longitudinal rotation between the upper and lower torso on land but demands on these muscles at different swimming speeds and their role in torso twist in front crawl remains unclear. We aimed to compare torso muscle activity at different front crawl speeds and to assess the relationships between torso muscle activity and torso twist. Three-dimensional kinematics and torso muscle EMG data were collected from 15 male swimmers during middle-distance and sprint front crawl. Internal oblique, external oblique, and rectus abdominis, but not erector spinae, activities were greater at sprint than middle-distance pace. Sprint swimmers are likely to benefit from focusing training on the abdominal muscles. Cross-correlation peak coefficients between muscle activity and torso twist occurred with 517-775 and 400-600 ms lag at middle-distance and sprint paces (respectively). These lags are beyond the torso muscle electromechanical delay (~220 ms) and are too long for these muscles to produce movement changes. Further, peak coefficients coincided with both positive and negative shifts, indicating that muscle activity did not always precede kinematic changes. The torso muscles are therefore likely to play a greater role in maintaining stability and controlling posture in front crawl than producing torso twist.
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- Jordan Andersen
- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Abuwarda K, Akl AR. Changes in Electromyographic Activity of the Dominant Arm Muscles during Forehand Stroke Phases in Wheelchair Tennis. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:8623. [PMID: 37896717 PMCID: PMC10611250 DOI: 10.3390/s23208623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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The aim of this study was to determine the muscle activations of the dominant arm during the forehand stroke of wheelchair tennis. Five players participated in the present study (age: 32.6 ± 9.9 years; body mass: 63.8 ± 3.12 kg; height: 164.4 ± 1.7 cm). The electrical muscle activity of six dominant arm muscles was recorded using an sEMG system. A significant effect of the muscle's activity was observed, and it was shown that the muscle activation was significantly higher in the execution phase compared to the preparation phase in the anterior deltoid and biceps brachii (34.98 ± 10.23% and 29.13 ± 8.27%, p < 0.001); the posterior deltoid, triceps brachii, flexor carpi radialis, and extensor carpi radialis were higher in the follow-through phase than in the execution phase (16.43 ± 11.72%, 16.96 ± 12.19%, 36.23 ± 21.47% and 19.13 ± 12.55%, p < 0.01). In conclusion, it was determined that the muscle activations of the dominant arm muscles demonstrate variances throughout the phases of the forehand stroke. Furthermore, the application of electromyographic analysis to the primary arm muscles has been beneficial in understanding the muscular activity of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist throughout the various phases of the forehand stroke in wheelchair tennis.
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- Khaled Abuwarda
- Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology, College of Education, Qassim University, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia;
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- Faculty of Physical Education-Abo Qir, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21913, Egypt
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Kwok WY, So BCL, Ng SMS. Underwater Surface Electromyography for the Evaluation of Muscle Activity during Front Crawl Swimming: A Systematic Review. J Sports Sci Med 2023; 22:1-16. [PMID: 36876189 PMCID: PMC9982531 DOI: 10.52082/jssm.2023.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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This systematic review is aimed to provide an up-to-date summary and review on the use of surface electromyography (sEMG) in evaluating front crawl (FC) swim performance. Several online databases were searched by different combinations of selected keywords, in total 1956 articles were retrieved, and each article was assessed by a 10-item quality checklist. 16 articles were eligible to be included in this study, and most of the articles were evaluating the muscle activity about the swimming phases and focused on assessing the upper limbs muscles, only few studies have assessed the performance in starts and turns phases. Insufficient information about these two phases despite the critical contribution on final swimming time. Also, with the contribution roles of legs and trunk muscles in swimming performance, more research should be conducted to explore the overall muscle activation pattern and their roles on swimming performance. Moreover, more detailed description in participants' characteristics and more investigations of bilateral muscle activity and the asymmetrical effects on relevant biomechanical performance are recommended. Lastly, with increasing attention about the effects of muscles co-activation on swimming performance, more in-depth investigations on this topic are also highly recommended, for evaluating its influence on swimmers.
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- Wan Yu Kwok
- Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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- Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.,Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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- Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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Chainok P, Lauer J, Gonçalves P, de Jesus K, Fernandes RJ, Vilas-Boas JP. Backstroke-to-Breaststroke Turns Muscular Activity. A Study Conducted in Age Group Swimmers. J Sports Sci Med 2022; 21:402-412. [PMID: 36157393 PMCID: PMC9459768 DOI: 10.52082/jssm.2022.402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The aims of this study were to compare surface electromyographic (EMG) activity and kinematic variables among open, somersault, bucket and crossover backstroke-to-breaststroke turning techniques, and identify relationships between the integrated electromyography (iEMG) and kinematics profile focusing on the rotation and push-off efficacy. Following a four-week of systematically increasing contextual interference intervention program, eight 12.38 ± 0.55 years old male swimmers randomly performed twelve repetitions (three in each technique) turns in and out of the wall at maximum speed until the 7.5 m reference mark. Surface EMG values of the right vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius medialis, rectus abdominis, external oblique, erector spinae and latissimus dorsi were recorded and processed using the integrated electromyography (iEMG) and the total integrated electromyography (TiEMG) that was expressed as a percentage of iEMGmax to normalize per unit of time for each rotation and push-off phase. Complementarily, 2D sagittal views from an underwater video camera were digitized to determine rotation and push-off efficacy. The crossover turn presented the highest rotation and push-off iEMG values. Erector spinae and gastrocnemius medialis had the highest activity in the rotation and push-off phases (89 ± 10 and 98 ± 69%, respectively). TiEMG depicted a very high activity of lower limb muscles during push-off activity (222 ± 17 to 247 ± 16%). However, there were no relation between TiEMG and rotation and push-off time, tuck index and final push-off velocity during the rotation and the push-off phases across all the studied turning techniques. The rotation efficacy in age-group swimmers were dependent on rotation time (p = 0.04). The different turning techniques were not distinguishable regarding iEMG activity as a possible determinant of rotation and push-off efficacy. Our study has direct implications for selecting appropriate exercises and designing training programs for optimizing the rotation and push-off phases of backstroke-to-breaststroke turning at young ages.
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- Phornpot Chainok
- Faculty of Sport, Burapha University, Chonburi, Thailand
- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto, Portugal
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- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto, Portugal
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- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto, Portugal
- Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil
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- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto, Portugal
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- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto, Portugal
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Quantifying Coordination between Agonist and Antagonist Elbow Muscles during Backhand Crosscourt Shots in Adult Female Squash Players. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18189825. [PMID: 34574748 PMCID: PMC8467896 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18189825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to quantify the coordination between agonist and antagonist elbow muscles during squash backhand crosscourt shots in adult female players. Ten right-handed, international-level, female squash players participated in the study. The electrical muscle activity of two right elbow agonist/antagonist muscles, the biceps brachii and triceps brachii, were recorded using a surface EMG system, and processed using the integrated EMG to calculate a co-activation index (CoI) for the preparation phase, the execution phase, and the follow-through phase. A significant effect of the phases on the CoI was observed. Co-activation was significantly different between the follow-through and the execution phase (45.93 ± 6.00% and 30.14 ± 4.11%, p < 0.001), and also between the preparation and the execution phase (44.74 ± 9.88% and 30.14 ± 4.11%, p < 0.01). No significant difference was found between the preparation and the follow-through phase (p = 0.953). In conclusion, the co-activation of the elbow muscles varies within the squash backhand crosscourt shots. The highest level of co-activation was observed in the preparation phase and the lowest level of co-activation was observed during the execution. The co-activation index could be a useful method for the interpretation of elbow muscle co-activity during a squash backhand crosscourt shot.
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Perception and action in swimming: Effects of aquatic environment on upper limb inter-segmental coordination. Hum Mov Sci 2017; 55:240-254. [DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2017.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2017] [Revised: 07/23/2017] [Accepted: 08/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Lauer J, Rouard AH, Vilas-Boas JP. Modulation of upper limb joint work and power during sculling while ballasted with varying loads. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 220:1729-1736. [PMID: 28250107 DOI: 10.1242/jeb.154781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2016] [Accepted: 02/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The human musculoskeletal system must modulate work and power output in response to substantial alterations in mechanical demands associated with different tasks. In particular, in water, upper limb muscles must perform net positive work to replace the energy lost against the dissipative fluid load. Where in the upper limb are work and power developed? Is mechanical output modulated similarly at all joints, or are certain muscle groups favored? This study examined, for the first time, how work and power per stroke are distributed at the upper limb joints in seven male participants sculling while ballasted with 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 kg. Upper limb kinematics was captured and used to animate body virtual geometry. Net wrist, elbow and shoulder joint work and power were subsequently computed through a novel approach integrating unsteady numerical fluid flow simulations and inverse dynamics modeling. Across a threefold increase in load, total work and power significantly increased from 0.38±0.09 to 0.67±0.13 J kg-1, and 0.47±0.06 to 1.14±0.16 W kg-1, respectively. Shoulder and elbow equally supplied >97% of the upper limb total work and power, coherent with the proximo-distal gradient of work performance in the limbs of terrestrial animals. Individual joint relative contributions remained constant, as observed on land during tasks necessitating no net work. The apportionment of higher work and power simultaneously at all joints in water suggests a general motor strategy of power modulation consistent across physical environments, limbs and tasks, regardless of whether or not they demand positive net work.
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- Jessy Lauer
- Center of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport; and Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal .,Inter-university Laboratory of Human Movement Science, University Savoie Mont Blanc, 73376 Le Bourget-du-Lac, France
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- Inter-university Laboratory of Human Movement Science, University Savoie Mont Blanc, 73376 Le Bourget-du-Lac, France
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- Center of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport; and Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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Domingues AS, Barbosa F, Seixas A, Borgonovo-Santos M, Pereira EM, Vardasca R, Gabriel J, Fernandes RJ, Vilas-Boas JP. Infrared Thermography in Swimming. INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN THERMAL IMAGING FOR BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2017. [DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2072-6.ch009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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In order to verify whether there is a considerable increase in body skin temperature during different swimming techniques (crawl and backstroke) and identifying the most affected regions. The athlete's thermal symmetry was also analyzed, as well as its modification after the swimming, according to the performed technique. The accuracy of thermography as a method to identify and distinguish these different styles was also evaluated. Ten male swimmers were recruited and two different swimming techniques were assessed, crawl and backstroke. After a 10 minute acclimatization period in the pool, the swimmers were quickly dried with microfiber towels. The thermograms were taken before and after the swimming task, which consisted in a 7x200m protocol in crawl or backstroke. Infrared thermography revealed an increase of temperature after exercise and no significant differences were found between both techniques. Thermal symmetry was not affected by exercise.
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Oliveira N, Sanders RH. Effects of knee action phase and fatigue on Rectus Femoris and Biceps Femoris co-activation during the eggbeater kick. Hum Mov Sci 2016; 51:82-90. [PMID: 27918960 DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2016.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2016] [Revised: 11/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of knee extension/flexion and fatigue on muscle co-activation of the Rectus Femoris (RF) and Biceps Femoris (BF) during the eggbeater kick. Ten national level male water polo players executed eggbeater kicks at maximum effort for the duration of the test. The eggbeater kick cycle was divided into four phases (FLX1, FLX2, EXT1, EXT2). Surface electromyographs were recorded from RF and BF. EMG activity normalized to the maximum voluntary isometric contraction, muscle co-activation (CCI) and angular velocity (AV) of the right and left knee were calculated. Highest levels of RCCI and LCCI were observed during final phase of flexion (FLX2) and initial phase of extension (EXT1) (p<0.05). FLX2 and final phase of extension (EXT2) revealed the highest AV during the cycle. A decrease in CCI was observed with fatigue for FLX2 while AV was reduced for all phases. During the cycle RF and BF act as agonist/antagonist to accelerate and decelerate knee flexion/extension. The high AV and low CCI levels observed for EXT2 might increase joint instability and consequent risk of injury. This knowledge provides a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in stabilizing and controlling the knee during underwater movement.
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- Nuno Oliveira
- Institute of Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, St. Leonard's Land, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8, United Kingdom.
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- Exercise and Sport Science, FHS, C43K - K Block Cumberland Campus, The University of Sydney, Australia.
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Bae YH, Yu JH, Lee SM. Comparison of basic physical fitness, aerobic capacity, and isokinetic strength between national and international level high school freestyle swimmers. J Phys Ther Sci 2016; 28:891-5. [PMID: 27134379 PMCID: PMC4842460 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2015] [Accepted: 12/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] This study aimed to compare basic physical fitness, aerobic capacity, and isokinetic strength between international and national level freestyle high school student swimmers. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 28 participants (14 international level swimmers and 14 national level freestyle high school student swimmers) with no known pathology were included. We used a cross-sectional study to examine three variables: basic physical fitness, aerobic capacity, and isokinetic strength. [Results] The mean values of these variables in the international level swimmers were higher than those in the national level swimmers. Swimmers are generally physically fit with a good competition record. [Conclusion] An appropriate training program, which considers specific individual characteristics is likely to have a positive impact on the improvement of total physical fitness, and subsequently, on the performance of the freestyle high school swimmer.
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- Young-Hyeon Bae
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Samsung Medical Center, Republic of Korea; Department of Physical Therapy (DPT program), Angelo State University, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Sunmoon University, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University: 26-21 Gongneung 2 -dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea
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Matsuda Y, Hirano M, Yamada Y, Ikuta Y, Nomura T, Tanaka H, Oda S. Lower muscle co-contraction in flutter kicking for competitive swimmers. Hum Mov Sci 2015; 45:40-52. [PMID: 26590483 DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2015.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2015] [Revised: 10/22/2015] [Accepted: 11/02/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to examine the difference in muscle activation pattern and co-contraction of the rectus and biceps femoris in flutter-kick swimming between competitive and recreational swimmers, to better understand the mechanism of repetitive kicking movements during swimming. Ten competitive and 10 recreational swimmers swam using flutter kicks at three different velocities (100%, 90%, and 80% of their maximal velocity) in a swimming flume. Surface electromyographic signals (EMG) were obtained from the rectus (RF) and biceps femoris (BF), and lower limb kinematic data were obtained at the same time. The beginning and ending of one kick cycle was defined as when the right lateral malleolus reached its highest position in the vertical axis. The offset timing of muscle activation of RF in the recreational swimmers was significantly later at all velocities than in the competitive swimmers (47-48% and 26-33% of kick time of one cycle for recreational and competitive swimmers, respectively), although the kinematic data and other activation timing of RF and BF did not differ between groups. A higher integrated EMG of RF during hip extension and knee extension induced a higher level of muscle co-contraction between RF and BF in the recreational swimmers. These results suggest that long-term competitive swimming training can induce an effective muscle activation pattern in the upper legs.
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- Yuji Matsuda
- Department of Sports Sciences, Japan Institute of Sports Sciences, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Sports and Health Sciences, Aichi Shukutoku University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Nutritional Science, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Education, Osaka Kyoiku University, Osaka, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto, Japan
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- Fukuoka University Institute for Physical Activity, Faculty of Sports and Health Science, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan; Central Research Institute for Physical Activity, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Faculty of Health and Well-being, Kansai University, Osaka, Japan
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Martens J, Figueiredo P, Daly D. Electromyography in the four competitive swimming strokes: a systematic review. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2014; 25:273-91. [PMID: 25556010 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2014.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2014] [Revised: 12/09/2014] [Accepted: 12/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The aim of this paper is to give an overview on 50 years of research in electromyography in the four competitive swimming strokes (crawl, breaststroke, butterfly, and backstroke). A systematic search of the existing literature was conducted using the combined keywords "swimming" and "EMG" on studies published before August 2013, in the electronic databases PubMed, ISI Web of Knowledge, SPORT discus, Academic Search Elite, Embase, CINAHL and Cochrane Library. The quality of each publication was assessed by two independent reviewers using a custom made checklist. Frequency of topics, muscles studied, swimming activities, populations, types of equipment and data treatment were determined from all selected papers and, when possible, results were compared and contrasted. In the first 20 years of EMG studies in swimming, most papers were published as congress proceedings. The methodological quality was low. Crawl stroke was most often studied. There was no standardized manner of defining swimming phases, normalizing the data or of presenting the results. Furthermore, the variability around the mean muscle activation patterns is large which makes it difficult to define a single pattern applicable to all swimmers in any activity examined.
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- Jonas Martens
- KU Leuven, Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Kinesiology, Leuven, Belgium.
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- School of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Portugal
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- KU Leuven, Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Kinesiology, Leuven, Belgium
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Olstad BH, Zinner C, Cabri J, Kjendlie PL. Surface electromyographic measurements on land prior to and after 90 min of submersion (swimming) are highly reliable. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2014; 24:698-703. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2014.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2013] [Revised: 04/16/2014] [Accepted: 06/12/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Abe T, Kojima K, Stager JM. Skeletal Muscle Mass and Muscular Function in Master Swimmers Is Related to Training Distance. Rejuvenation Res 2014; 17:415-21. [DOI: 10.1089/rej.2014.1563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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- Takashi Abe
- Department of Kinesiology, School of Public Health, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
- Counsilman Center for the Science of Swimming, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
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- Department of Kinesiology, School of Public Health, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
- Counsilman Center for the Science of Swimming, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
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- Department of Kinesiology, School of Public Health, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
- Counsilman Center for the Science of Swimming, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
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