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Adamo P, Fassi A, Temporiti F, De Leo D, Marino G, Furlan R, Barbic F, Gatti R, Barajon I. The role of different acoustic environmental stimuli on manual dexterity. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0307550. [PMID: 39037994 PMCID: PMC11262680 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0307550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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Music has been reported to facilitate motor performance. However, there is no data on the effects of different acoustic environmental stimuli on manual dexterity. The present observational study aimed at investigating the effects of background music and noise on a manual dexterity task in young, middle-aged and elderly subjects. Sixty healthy, right-handed subjects aged between 18 and 80 years were enrolled. Twenty young (mean age: 22±2 years), 20 middle-aged (mean age: 55±8 years) and 20 elderly (mean age: 72±5 years) subjects performed the Nine Hole Peg Test (NHPT) in four different acoustic environments: silence (noise < 20dBA), classical music at 60dBA, rock music at 70 dBA, and a noise stimulus at 80dBA. Performance was recorded using an optical motion capture system and retro-reflective markers (SMART DX, 400, BTS). Outcome measures included the total test time and peg-grasp, peg-transfer, peg-in-hole, hand-return, and removing phases times. Normalized jerk, mean and peak of velocity during transfer and return phases were also computed. No differences were found for NHPT phases and total times, normalized jerk, peak of velocity and mean velocity between four acoustic conditions (p>0.05). Between-group differences were found for NHPT total time, where young subjects revealed better performance than elderly (p˂0.001) and middle-aged (p˂0.001) groups. Music and noise stimuli in the considered range of intensity had no influence on the execution of a manual dexterity task in young, middle-aged and elderly subjects. These findings may have implications for working, sportive and rehabilitative activities.
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- Paola Adamo
- Physiotherapy Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- Physiotherapy Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- Physiotherapy Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Physiotherapy Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
- Internal Medicine, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
- Internal Medicine, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Physiotherapy Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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Athanasakis P, Nikodelis T, Panoutsakopoulos V, Mylonas V, Loizidis T, Koutlianos NA, Kollias IA. Acute effect of dry needling on trunk kinematics and balance of patients with non-specific low back pain. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2024; 39:24-31. [PMID: 38876633 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.02.010] [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: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Limited knowledge exists about the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) concerning the torso kinematics in patients with non-specific low back pain (NS-LBP). Acute effects of DN in NS-LBP patients from a functional perspective were investigated. METHODS Sixteen NS-LBP patients and 11 healthy individuals (HG) were examined. NS-LBP patients received a single session of DN at the lumbar region. Baseline and immediate post-treatment measurements during flexion-extension and lateral bending of the trunk were conducted for the NS-LBP patients. HG were measured only at baseline to be used as a reference of NS-LBP patients' initial condition. Algometry was applied in NS-LBP patients. Centre of pressure, range of motion of the trunk and its' derivatives were obtained. FINDINGS HG performed significantly faster, smoother and with greater mobility in the performed tasks compared to the pre intervention measurements of the NS-LBP patients. For the NS-LBP patients, significant greater angular velocity in frontal plane and significant lower jerk in the sagittal plane were demonstrated post intervention. DN alleviated pain tolerance significantly at the L5 level. Regarding the effectiveness of the DN upon spine kinematics, their derivatives were more sensitive. INTERPRETATION It appeared that the pathological type of torso movement was acutely affected by DN. NS-LBP patients showcased smoother movement immediately after the intervention and better control as imprinted in the higher derivative of motion although range of motion did not improve. This quantitative variable may not be subjected to acute effects of DN but rather need additional time and training to be improved.
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- Petros Athanasakis
- Biomechanics Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport Science at Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport Science at Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport Science at Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport Science at Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Saint Loukes Hospital, 55236, Panorama, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Sports Medicine Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport Science at Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport Science at Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Shi M, Wu H, Ruan H, Xu D, Deng L, Pang S. Using a golf specific functional movement screen to predict golf performance in collegiate golfers. PeerJ 2024; 12:e17411. [PMID: 38803584 PMCID: PMC11129693 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Background This study aims to examine the relationship between functional movements and golf performance using the Golf Specific Functional Movement Screen (GSFMS). Methods This cross-sectional study included a total of 56 collegiate golfers (aged 20.89 ± 0.99 years, height of 174.55 ± 7.76 cm, and weight 68.48 ± 9.30 kg) who met the criteria, and were recruited from Hainan Normal University in June 2022. The participants' golf motor skills (1-yard putt, 10-yard putt, 25-yard chip, 130/100-yard set shot, driver, and 9-hole stroke play) were tested and the GSFMS (e.g., pelvic tilt, pelvic rotation, and torso rotation) was used. Results There were significant weak or moderate correlations between the variables. Furthermore, a multiple linear regression analysis found that pelvic rotation and lower-body rotation abilities can significantly predict golf skill levels, which collectively explain 31.2% of the variance in golf skill levels among collegiate golfers (Adjusted R2 = 0.312, F = 2.663, p < 0.05). Standardised β values indicate that pelvic rotation (β = 0.398) has a more substantial impact on golf skill levels than lower-body rotation (β = 0.315). Conclusions This study found the weak to moderate correlations between the GSFMS and golf performance, and pelvic rotation and lower-body rotation abilities, thus predicting golf skills. Our findings provide novel insights into the relationship between functional abilities and comprehensive skill performance within the context of the Gray Cook's Movement Pyramid model, and provide theoretical support and practical reference for collegiate golf motor-skill learning and sports injury prevention.
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- Min Shi
- Faculty of Physical Education, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, Hainan Province, China
- Hainan College of Software Technology, Qionghai, China
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- Faculty of Physical Education, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, Hainan Province, China
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- Faculty of Physical Education, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, Hainan Province, China
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- Hainan Provincial Sports Academy, Haikou, China
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- Yulin Normal University, Yulin, China
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- Hainan College of Economics and Business, Haikou, China
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Li B, Kim Y, Tang X, Hu Z, Wu C, Li H, Kim S. Effect of slope change on kinematics of amateur golfers' full swing. Technol Health Care 2023; 31:271-282. [PMID: 37066928 DOI: 10.3233/thc-236023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Golf courses are designed with uneven terrain. These factors are especially important when facing (slope), players need to straighten the posture of each part of the body in order to complete the swing on an inclined surface such as flat ground. Amateur players may be more likely to change the movement patterns of their shots due to uneven terrain. Therefore, it may be necessary to clarify the shot characteristics of amateur players and provide reference materials for technical improvement. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of slope on amateur golfers' swing kinematics by analyzing the variation of time variables, body center of gravity (COG), and shot parameters of amateur golfers' swing at different ground slopes. METHODS Six male amateur golfers participated in the experiment. The 7-iron was used for 5 swings each at three slopes: flat ground (FG, 0∘), ball below foot (BBF, +10∘), and foot below ball (FBB, -10∘). The OptiTrack-Motion capture system was used to collect kinematic data, and the three-dimensional motion data will be transmitted to Visual3D software for subsequent data analysis such as golf swing division and body COG changes. Shot parameters (carry, swing speed, ball speed, and smash factor) were recorded for each swing using the Caddie SC300 radar monitoring device. RESULTS The results showed that there was no difference in the overall swing time and the time required for each interval at different slopes (p> 0.05) there is no significant difference in the change of the COG of the body in the forward and backward directions (p> 0.05). The three slopes of swing speed, ball speed, carry and smash factor were not significantly different (p> 0.05). CONCLUSION The rhythm of the amateur golfer's swing was not affected by the slope, but the slope restricts the movement of the body's COG, which may affect the weight movement, and ultimately cause the performance parameters to not reach the level of the FG.
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- Bairan Li
- Department of Physical Education, Putian University, Putian, Fujian, China
- Department of Physical Education, Putian University, Putian, Fujian, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk, Korea
- Department of Physical Education, Putian University, Putian, Fujian, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk, Korea
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- Department of Physical Education, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk, Korea
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- Department of Physical Education, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk, Korea
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- Department of Physical Education, Yichun University, Yichun, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk, Korea
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McPhee J. A review of dynamic models and measurements in golf. SPORTS ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12283-022-00387-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2022]
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Golf Swing Biomechanics: A Systematic Review and Methodological Recommendations for Kinematics. Sports (Basel) 2022; 10:sports10060091. [PMID: 35736831 PMCID: PMC9227529 DOI: 10.3390/sports10060091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Numerous studies have been conducted to investigate golf swing performance in both preventing injury and injury occurrence. The objective of this review was to describe state-of-the-art golf swing biomechanics, with a specific emphasis on movement kinematics, and when possible, to suggest recommendations for research methodologies. Keywords related to biomechanics and golf swings were used in scientific databases. Only articles that focused on golf-swing kinematics were considered. In this review, 92 articles were considered and categorized into the following domains: X-factor, crunch factor, swing plane and clubhead trajectory, kinematic sequence, and joint angular kinematics. The main subjects of focus were male golfers. Performance parameters were searched for, but the lack of methodological consensus prevented generalization of the results and led to contradictory results. Currently, three-dimensional approaches are commonly used for joint angular kinematic investigations. However, recommendations by the International Society of Biomechanics are rarely considered.
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Smoothness metrics for reaching performance after stroke. Part 1: which one to choose? J Neuroeng Rehabil 2021; 18:154. [PMID: 34702281 PMCID: PMC8549250 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-021-00949-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Smoothness is commonly used for measuring movement quality of the upper paretic limb during reaching tasks after stroke. Many different smoothness metrics have been used in stroke research, but a ‘valid’ metric has not been identified. A systematic review and subsequent rigorous analysis of smoothness metrics used in stroke research, in terms of their mathematical definitions and response to simulated perturbations, is needed to conclude whether they are valid for measuring smoothness. Our objective was to provide a recommendation for metrics that reflect smoothness after stroke based on: (1) a systematic review of smoothness metrics for reaching used in stroke research, (2) the mathematical description of the metrics, and (3) the response of metrics to simulated changes associated with smoothness deficits in the reaching profile.
Methods The systematic review was performed by screening electronic databases using combined keyword groups Stroke, Reaching and Smoothness. Subsequently, each metric identified was assessed with mathematical criteria regarding smoothness: (a) being dimensionless, (b) being reproducible, (c) being based on rate of change of position, and (d) not being a linear transform of other smoothness metrics. The resulting metrics were tested for their response to simulated changes in reaching using models of velocity profiles with varying reaching distances and durations, harmonic disturbances, noise, and sub-movements. Two reaching tasks were simulated; reach-to-point and reach-to-grasp. The metrics that responded as expected in all simulation analyses were considered to be valid. Results The systematic review identified 32 different smoothness metrics, 17 of which were excluded based on mathematical criteria, and 13 more as they did not respond as expected in all simulation analyses. Eventually, we found that, for reach-to-point and reach-to-grasp movements, only Spectral Arc Length (SPARC) was found to be a valid metric. Conclusions Based on this systematic review and simulation analyses, we recommend the use of SPARC as a valid smoothness metric in both reach-to-point and reach-to-grasp tasks of the upper limb after stroke. However, further research is needed to understand the time course of smoothness measured with SPARC for the upper limb early post stroke, preferably in longitudinal studies. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12984-021-00949-6.
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Ertel C, Loegering IF, Wagner K, Hamill J, Trudeau MB. Foot jerk during running increases in an exerted state. FOOTWEAR SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/19424280.2021.1917688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, USA
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Clautilde N, Maxime R, Sofiane A. Impact of the choice of upper limb prosthesis mechanism on kinematics and dynamic quality. Med Eng Phys 2021; 94:16-25. [PMID: 34303497 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2021.05.023] [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: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Upper limb prostheses can greatly improve the condition of amputees. However, prosthetic mechanisms have different topologies and there is no consensus on the choice of an appropriate mechanism. This paper evaluates the impact of prosthetic mechanism topology on the prosthesis' performance during daily tasks. The proposed multibody model is compared to four open-loop and one closed-loop existing mechanisms according to: (1) consumed energy, (2) global and local movement reconstruction errors during inverse kinematics, (3) movement smoothness, which reflects the dynamic appearance of the prosthesis, also called 'dynamic cosmesis'. Flexion-extension (FE) and pronation-supination (PS) tasks were studied in 15 healthy subjects. All parameters identified at least one group difference (p < 0.0001) in both tasks. Most closed-loop mechanisms (50% in FE and 100 % in PS) including the proposed model were among the most energy-efficient mechanisms. Out of all models, the proposed model was the most energy efficient in FE (2.07 ± 0.69 KJ) and in PS (0.25 ± 0.16 KJ). This model also reproduced the studied movements with the lowest errors (1.39 ± 0.2 mm in FE and 1.38 ± 0.25 mm in PS), especially at the forearm level. The results show that the wrist plays a major role in motion smoothness and that two series mechanisms have exhibited a poor dynamic cosmesis because of their higher jerk cost ((1.73 ± 0.30) × 1010) in FE and (9.29 ± 17) × 1013 in PS tasks)). Finally, the mechanism topology affects the performance of upper limb prostheses and represents a novel aspect in the prostheses design which can be applied to exoskeleton design.
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- Nguiadem Clautilde
- Department of mechanical engineering, École Polytechnique de Montréal, QC, Canada; Technopole in pediatric rehabilitation of Ste-Justine UHC, Montréal, Canada.
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- Department of mechanical engineering, École Polytechnique de Montréal, QC, Canada; Technopole in pediatric rehabilitation of Ste-Justine UHC, Montréal, Canada
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- Department of mechanical engineering, École Polytechnique de Montréal, QC, Canada
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Wang SL, Bloomer C, Civillico G, Kontson K. Application of machine learning to the identification of joint degrees of freedom involved in abnormal movement during upper limb prosthesis use. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0246795. [PMID: 33571311 PMCID: PMC7877744 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
To evaluate movement quality of upper limb (UL) prosthesis users, performance-based outcome measures have been developed that examine the normalcy of movement as compared to a person with a sound, intact hand. However, the broad definition of “normal movement” and the subjective nature of scoring can make it difficult to know which areas of the body to evaluate, and the expected magnitude of deviation from normative movement. To provide a more robust approach to characterizing movement differences, the goals of this work are to identify degrees of freedom (DOFs) that will inform abnormal movement for several tasks using unsupervised machine learning (clustering methods) and elucidate the variations in movement approach across two upper-limb prosthesis devices with varying DOFs as compared to healthy controls. 24 participants with no UL disability or impairment were recruited for this study and trained on the use of a body-powered bypass (n = 6) or the DEKA limb bypass (n = 6) prosthetic devices or included as normative controls. 3D motion capture data were collected from all participants as they performed the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JHFT) and targeted Box and Blocks Test (tBBT). Range of Motion, peak angle, angular path length, mean angle, peak angular velocity, and number of zero crossings were calculated from joint angle data for the right/left elbows, right/left shoulders, torso, and neck and fed into a K-means clustering algorithm. Results show right shoulder and torso DOFs to be most informative in distinguishing between bypass user and norm group movement. The JHFT page turning task and the seated tBBT elicit movements from bypass users that are most distinctive from the norm group. Results can be used to inform the development of movement quality scoring methodology for UL performance-based outcome measures. Identifying tasks across two different devices with known variations in movement can inform the best tasks to perform in a rehabilitation setting that challenge the prosthesis user’s ability to achieve normative movement.
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- Sophie L. Wang
- Division of Biomedical Physics, Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, United States of America
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- Division of Biomedical Physics, Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America
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- Office of the National Institutes of Health Director, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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- Division of Biomedical Physics, Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America
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Kim J, Youm C, Son M, Lee M, Park H, Noh B. Kinematic sequence and time lag for pitch and lob shots in female pro-golfers. INT J PERF ANAL SPOR 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2020.1790235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- J. Kim
- Biomechanics Laboratory, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan, Republic of Korea
- Department of Health Care and Science, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan, Republic of Korea
- Department of Health Care and Science, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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Yoo K, Wu X, Zhuang W, Xia Z, Liu Y. The effects of audible feedback as a coaching strategy on golf skill learning for novice players. INT J PERF ANAL SPOR 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2020.1765525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Kyung Yoo
- School of Leisure Sport, Shanghai University of Sport , Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exercise and Health Science of Ministry of Education, School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport , Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exercise and Health Science of Ministry of Education, School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport , Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exercise and Health Science of Ministry of Education, School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport , Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exercise and Health Science of Ministry of Education, School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport , Shanghai, China
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The Relationship Between the Golf-Specific Movement Screen and Golf Performance. J Sport Rehabil 2020; 29:425-435. [PMID: 30860428 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2018-0441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Revised: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 02/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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CONTEXT Golf requires effective movement patterns to produce an effective swing and performance. OBJECTIVE To determine the relationship between the Titleist Performance Institute golf-specific functional movement screening (GSFMS) composite and individual element scores and golf performance by assessing a player's handicap, clubhead speed, side accuracy, ball speed, peak pelvis rotation speed, swing sequence, and common swing faults. DESIGN Cohort study, clinical measurement. SETTING English golf club. PARTICIPANTS A total of 11 amateur golfers: 5 males (age: 37.2 [18.7] y, height: 184.4 [9.6] cm, body mass: 89.5 [13.4] kg, and handicap: 9 [6.6]) and 6 females (age: 53.7 [15.0] y, height: 166.8 [5.5] cm, body mass: 67.9 [16.6] kg, and handicap: 13 [6.1]). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES GSFMS composite and individual element scores and golf performance variables. RESULTS Significant relationships existed between GSFMS composite scores and handicap (r = -.779, P = .01); clubhead speed (r = .701, P = .02); ball speed (r = .674, P = .02); and peak pelvis rotation speed (r = .687, P = .02). Significant relationships existed between 90°/90° golf position and clubhead speed (r = .716, P = .01); ball speed (r = .777, P = .01); seated trunk rotation and peak pelvis rotation speed (r = .606, P = .048); single-leg balance and handicap (r = -.722, P = .01); torso rotation and handicap (r = -.637,P = .04); and torso rotation and peak pelvis rotation speed (r = .741, P = .01). Single-leg balance, overhead deep squat, and pelvic tilt were the GSFMS tests which participants had most difficulty in performing. The most common swing faults identified included loss of posture, slide, chicken winging, and early hip extension. CONCLUSIONS The GSFMS may be used to identify movement limitations that relate to golfing performance. These findings may potentially allow intervention to correct movement patterns and potentially improve golf performance.
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Bloomer C, Wang S, Kontson K. Kinematic analysis of motor learning in upper limb body-powered bypass prosthesis training. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0226563. [PMID: 31978051 PMCID: PMC6980621 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0226563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Motor learning and compensatory movement are important aspects of prosthesis training yet relatively little quantitative evidence supports our current understanding of how motor control and compensation develop in the novel body-powered prosthesis user. The goal of this study is to assess these aspects of prosthesis training through functional, kinematic, and kinetic analyses using a within-subject paradigm compared across two training time points. The joints evaluated include the left and right shoulders, torso, and right elbow. Six abled-bodied subjects (age 27 ± 3) using a body-powered bypass prosthesis completed the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test and the targeted Box and Blocks Test after five training sessions and again after ten sessions. Significant differences in movement parameters included reduced times to complete tasks, reduced normalized jerk for most joints and tasks, and more variable changes in efficiency and compensation parameters for individual tasks and joints measured as range of motion, maximum angle, and average moment. Normalized jerk, joint specific path length, range of motion, maximum angle, and average moment are presented for the first time in this unique training context and for this specific device type. These findings quantitatively describe numerous aspects of motor learning and control in able-bodied subjects that may be useful in guiding future rehabilitation and training of body-powered prosthesis users.
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- Conor Bloomer
- Division of Biomedical Physics, Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America
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- Division of Biomedical Physics, Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, United States of America
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- Division of Biomedical Physics, Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America
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Kiely J, Pickering C, Collins DJ. Smoothness: an Unexplored Window into Coordinated Running Proficiency. SPORTS MEDICINE-OPEN 2019; 5:43. [PMID: 31707492 PMCID: PMC6842378 DOI: 10.1186/s40798-019-0215-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Accepted: 09/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Over the expanse of evolutionary history, humans, and predecessor Homo species, ran to survive. This legacy is reflected in many deeply and irrevocably embedded neurological and biological design features, features which shape how we run, yet were themselves shaped by running. Smoothness is a widely recognised feature of healthy, proficient movement. Nevertheless, although the term ‘smoothness’ is commonly used to describe skilled athletic movement within practical sporting contexts, it is rarely specifically defined, is rarely quantified and remains barely explored experimentally. Elsewhere, however, within various health-related and neuro-physiological domains, many manifestations of movement smoothness have been extensively investigated. Within this literature, smoothness is considered a reflection of a healthy central nervous system (CNS) and is implicitly associated with practiced coordinated proficiency; ‘non-smooth’ movement, in contrast, is considered a consequence of pathological, un-practiced or otherwise inhibited motor control. Despite the ubiquity of running across human cultures, however, and the apparent importance of smoothness as a fundamental feature of healthy movement control, to date, no theoretical framework linking the phenomenon of movement smoothness to running proficiency has been proposed. Such a framework could, however, provide a novel lens through which to contextualise the deep underlying nature of coordinated running control. Here, we consider the relevant evidence and suggest how running smoothness may integrate with other related concepts such as complexity, entropy and variability. Finally, we suggest that these insights may provide new means of coherently conceptualising running coordination, may guide future research directions, and may productively inform practical coaching philosophies.
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- John Kiely
- Institute of Coaching and Performance, School of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.
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- Institute of Coaching and Performance, School of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.,Athletics Australia, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Grey Matters Performance Ltd., Birmingham, UK.,Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Washington JK, Oliver GD. Relationship of pelvis and torso angular jerk to hand velocity in female softball hitting. J Sports Sci 2019; 38:46-52. [PMID: 31658889 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2019.1679584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of pelvis and torso angular jerk on a performance indicator of hitting, specifically hand velocity. Eighteen softball athletes were analysed (20.3 ± 1.6 years; 164.9 ± 24.9 cm; 74.4 ± 14.0 kg). Participants were instructed to execute 3 maximum effort swings off a stationary tee at the middle "strike-zone" location. Angular jerk data were analysed during the acceleration phase of the swing, the time between foot contact and ball contact. Quadratic regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationship of minimal pelvis angular jerk and minimal torso angular jerk to angular hand velocity at ball contact. No significant relationship was found between pelvis angular jerk and angular hand velocity at ball contact (r = 0.192, p = 0.754). The curvilinear regression model for pelvis angular jerk produced: R2 = 0.037; F (2, 17) = 0.288; p = 0.754. Lack of significant findings suggests a relationship between jerk and angular hand velocity does not exist within female softball hitting. Future research should investigate the timing of minimal jerk through the acceleration phase as a predictor of angular hand velocity, rather than the value of jerk itself.
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A Closed-Form Expression of the Instantaneous Rotational Lurch Index to Evaluate Its Numerical Approximation. Symmetry (Basel) 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/sym11101208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The lurch index has recently been introduced in applied kinematics as an integral descriptor of the fluency of the motion of a rigid body in space. It may be defined in different versions, according to the component of motion under investigation. In the present paper, we analyze a rotational lurch index, which describes the fluency of the spin component of motion and whose value depends, through involved relations, on the dynamics of three canonical descriptors of the orientation of a rigid body in space. The aim of the present paper is to offer a closed-form expression of the instantaneous component of the rotational lurch, which leads to the namesake index upon integration and normalization. The closed form of the index is, then, used to evaluate its practical calculation, based on numerical approximations on a number of data sets.
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Ganzevles SPM, Beek PJ, Daanen HAM, Coolen BMA, Truijens MJ. Differences in swimming smoothness between elite and non-elite swimmers. Sports Biomech 2019; 22:675-688. [PMID: 31466511 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2019.1650102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The aim of the study was to investigate whether jerk cost (JC) can discriminate between swimming levels. Nine elite and nine non-elite swimmers swam a 50-m front-crawl sprint wearing a 3D accelerometer on their back between the inferior angles of the scapulae. Lap times and JC were calculated from the acceleration signal and compared between groups and between swimmers within a group. The elite swimmers swam significantly faster lap times than the non-elite swimmers (p < 0.001). They did so with significantly lower levels of JC compared to the non-elite swimmers (p = 0.005). Furthermore, a stepwise multiple linear regression showed JC accounted for 32.9% of the variation in lap time of the elite swimmers. These results indicate that it is possible to discriminate elite from non-elite swimmers using JC: elite swimmers swim with lower JCs than non-elite swimmers. Additionally, swimming at higher speed is associated with more accelerations and decelerations in both elite and non-elite swimmers, which is reflected by higher JCs and lower smoothness. In sum, JC provides an index of swimming technique that is easy to use in training practice.
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- Sander P. M. Ganzevles
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Choi A, Jung H, Mun JH. Single Inertial Sensor-Based Neural Networks to Estimate COM-COP Inclination Angle During Walking. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 19:E2974. [PMID: 31284482 PMCID: PMC6651410 DOI: 10.3390/s19132974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Revised: 06/29/2019] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A biomechanical understanding of gait stability is needed to reduce falling risk. As a typical parameter, the COM-COP (center of mass-center of pressure) inclination angle (IA) could provide valuable insight into postural control and balance recovery ability. In this study, an artificial neural network (ANN) model was developed to estimate COM-COP IA based on signals using an inertial sensor. Also, we evaluated how different types of ANN and the cutoff frequency of the low-pass filter applied to input signals could affect the accuracy of the model. An inertial measurement unit (IMU) including an accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer sensors was fabricated as a prototype. The COM-COP IA was calculated using a 3D motion analysis system including force plates. In order to predict the COM-COP IA, a feed-forward ANN and long-short term memory (LSTM) network was developed. As a result, the feed-forward ANN showed a relative root-mean-square error (rRMSE) of 15% while the LSTM showed an improved accuracy of 9% rRMSE. Additionally, the LSTM displayed a stable accuracy regardless of the cutoff frequency of the filter applied to the input signals. This study showed that estimating the COM-COP IA was possible with a cheap inertial sensor system. Furthermore, the neural network models in this study can be implemented in systems to monitor the balancing ability of the elderly or patients with impaired balancing ability.
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- Ahnryul Choi
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medical Convergence, Catholic Kwandong University, 24, Beomilro 579beongil, Gangneung, Gangwon 25601, Korea
- Department of Bio-Mechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seoburo, Jangan, Suwon, Gyeonggi 16419, Korea
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- Department of Bio-Mechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seoburo, Jangan, Suwon, Gyeonggi 16419, Korea
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- Department of Bio-Mechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seoburo, Jangan, Suwon, Gyeonggi 16419, Korea.
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Fuyu M, Lee HM, Chen PY, Chou LW, Wei SH. A biomechanical approach to investigate swing characteristics in elite golfers. J Chin Med Assoc 2019; 82:589-594. [PMID: 31094860 DOI: 10.1097/jcma.0000000000000121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The current study aims to compare the variability of positional control of the club in the starting period of downswing and the orientation of the clubface during impact in elite and intermediate golfers. METHODS Seven elite and 13 intermediate golfers were recorded by an eight-camera VICON motion capture system while putting with a pitch club. Six retro-reflective markers were attached to the club to build a biomechanical model for analyzing swinging movements. Group comparisons of outcome variables regarding the turning point, sweet spot, elevation angle (EA), and azimuth angle (AA) of the club head were made between the elite and intermediate players. RESULTS There were significant differences between groups in SDs of the location of the club tail along the x, y, and z axes at the turning point (x, p = 0.004; y, p = 0.015; and z, p = 0.035); the minimum distance between the center of the sweet spot and the ball at impact (p = 0.007); the EA (p = 0.001); and the AA (p = 0.001) of the club head. Results showed that the elite players displayed more converged locations of turning points, shorter distances between the center of the sweet spot and the ball at impact, greater EAs, and smaller AAs compared with those of the intermediate players. CONCLUSION These findings proposed a biomechanical approach of a practical way to observe swing behaviors. These findings suggest that the stability of locations of turning points is a golden reference for differentiating levels of golfers' performance.
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- Mayaw Fuyu
- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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Schiefelbein ML, Salazar AP, Marchese RR, Rech KD, Schifino GP, Figueiredo CS, Cimolin V, Pagnussat AS. Upper-limb movement smoothness after stroke and its relationship with measures of body function/structure and activity - A cross-sectional study. J Neurol Sci 2019; 401:75-78. [PMID: 31029885 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Revised: 04/10/2019] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION After a stroke, upper limb (UL) motor impairments interfere with functional activities and quality of life. Even though a range of assessment tools has been developed to assess UL, few studies explore the interfaces between different levels of functioning after stroke. OBJECTIVES (a) verify the correlation between movement smoothness and other measures of body function/structure [UL - Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), and handgrip strength]; (b) verify which body function/structure [UL-FMA and/or handgrip strength] could predict UL movement smoothness; and (c) verify if movement smoothness could predict levels of activity, as assessed by the Box and Block Test (BBT). MATERIALS AND METHODS Cross-sectional study. Thirty-four individuals with chronic hemiparesis after stroke were enrolled. Measurements of body function/structure included FMA, handgrip strength and kinematic measure of movement smoothness. Levels of activity were measured using the Box and Block Test (BBT). RESULTS Movement smoothness showed strong correlation with FMA (r = 0.70, p < .001) and moderate correlation with handgrip strength (r = 0.63, p < .001). FMA explained 46.4% of the variation in movement smoothness. Movement smoothness was moderately correlated with BBT (r = -0.560, p < .005) and predicted 31% of the variation in BBT. CONCLUSION We recommend the use of UL-FMA to predict movement smoothness in chronic post-stroke subjects. This study also showed that movement smoothness influences the level of activity. Then, movement smoothness may be emphasized during stroke rehabilitation to enhance the UL level of activity in chronic post-stroke subjects.
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- Maria Laura Schiefelbein
- Department of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil; Movement Analysis and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Program, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil; Movement Analysis and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Program, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil; Movement Analysis and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil
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- Movement Analysis and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Program, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil; Movement Analysis and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil; Movement Analysis and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil
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- Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil; Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Program, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil; Movement Analysis and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil.
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Fukaya T, Mutsuzaki H, Nakano W, Mori K. Smoothness of the knee joint movement during the stance phase in patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE ARTHROSCOPY REHABILITATION AND TECHNOLOGY 2018; 14:1-5. [PMID: 30202737 PMCID: PMC6126431 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmart.2018.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Revised: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background Patients with knee osteoarthritis can significantly affect the function of the knee joint in terms of joint range and mobility and have a stereotypical pattern of knee stiffness during gait, caused by an increased resistance in the muscles and soft tissues during the stance phase of knee joint movement. Smoothness in movement, such as during walking and running, is assumed to be attained by adulthood; however, disruptions in gait pattern due to injury or performance enhancement can alter the smoothness of the movement, and this is often quantified in terms of "jerk". A higher jerk value is linked with a decrease in smoothness. However few have reported to evaluate the smoothness of the knee joint movement during walking in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The purpose of the present study was to quantify the smoothness of the knee joint movement during walking in people with knee osteoarthritis. Methods Patients were classified as having early or severe knee osteoarthritis. There were eight patients in each group (16 knees; three males, five females). The normalized angular jerk was calculated as an indicator of the walking knee joint smoothness in each of the four periods of the stance phase. Two-way ANOVA was performed to compare the smoothness of knee joint movement between groups and between each period of the stance phase. Results The angular change in the sagittal plane of those with severe knee osteoarthritis was smaller than that of those with early knee osteoarthritis in all periods of the stance phase. Normalized angular jerk did not significantly differ between groups in all periods. In both groups, the normalized angular jerk in the sagittal plane was significantly larger in the mid-stance and terminal stance periods than in the early stance and pre-swing periods. Only in patients with severe knee osteoarthritis, there was a significantly larger jerk in the frontal plane in the mid-stance period. Conclusion The present results revealed that the smoothness of joint movement decreases during the single leg supporting phase of the stance phase in the frontal plane with severe knee osteoarthritis, although there is no difference in smoothness of joint movement according to the severity of knee osteoarthritis The instability during single leg support due to increase of the knee joint load and destruction cause the impaired smoothness of the knee joint movement.
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- Takashi Fukaya
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tsukuba International University, 6-8-33 Manabe, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, 300-0051, Japan
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- Center for Medical Sciences, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences, 4669-2 Ami-machi, Inashiki, Ibaraki, 300-0331, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tsukuba International University, 6-8-33 Manabe, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, 300-0051, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences, 4669-2 Ami-machi, Inashiki, Ibaraki, 300-0331, Japan
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Gender-Specific Kinematics for Rotational Coordination Between Hips and Lumbar Spine During Downswing. J Med Biol Eng 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s40846-018-0439-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Jiang H, Duerstock BS, Wachs JP. Variability Analysis on Gestures for People With Quadriplegia. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CYBERNETICS 2018; 48:346-356. [PMID: 28113307 DOI: 10.1109/tcyb.2016.2635481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Gesture-based interfaces have become an effective control modality within the human computer interaction realm to assist individuals with mobility impairments in accessing technologies for daily living to entertainment. Recent studies have shown that gesture-based interfaces in tandem with gaming consoles are being used to complement physical therapies at rehabilitation hospitals and in their homes. Because the motor movements of individuals with physical impairments are different from persons without disabilities, the gesture sets required to operate those interfaces must be customized. This limits significantly the number and quality of available software environments for users with motor impairments. Previous work presented an analytic approach to convert an existing gesture-based interface designed for individuals without disabilities to be usable by people with motor disabilities. The objective of this paper is to include gesture variability analysis into the existing framework using robotics as an additional validation framework. Based on this, a physical metric (referred as work) was empirically obtained to compare the physical effort of each gesture. An integration method was presented to determine the accessible gesture set based on stability and empirical robot execution. For all the gesture types, the accessible gestures were found to lie within 34% of the optimality of stability and work. Lastly, the gesture set determined by the proposed methodology was practically evaluated by target users in experiments while solving a spatial navigational problem.
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Weixian L, Xiaoping L, Mingli D, Lianqing Z. Golf video tracking based on recognition with HOG and spatial–temporal vector. INT J ADV ROBOT SYST 2017. [DOI: 10.1177/1729881417704544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Li Weixian
- Beijing Information Science & Technology University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Measurement Technology, Beijing, China
- Beijing Information Science & Technology University, School of Instrumentation Science and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Information Science & Technology University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Measurement Technology, Beijing, China
- Beijing Information Science & Technology University, School of Instrumentation Science and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Information Science & Technology University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Measurement Technology, Beijing, China
- Beijing Information Science & Technology University, School of Instrumentation Science and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Information Science & Technology University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Measurement Technology, Beijing, China
- Beijing Information Science & Technology University, School of Instrumentation Science and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beijing, China
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Ghasemloonia A, Maddahi Y, Zareinia K, Lama S, Dort JC, Sutherland GR. Surgical Skill Assessment Using Motion Quality and Smoothness. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2017; 74:295-305. [PMID: 27789192 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2016.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2016] [Revised: 09/23/2016] [Accepted: 10/05/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This article presents a quantitative technique to assess motion quality and smoothness during the performance of micromanipulation tasks common to surgical maneuvers. The objective is to investigate the effectiveness of the jerk index, a derivative of acceleration with respect to time, as a kinetostatic measure for assessment of surgical performance. DESIGN A surgical forceps was instrumented with a position tracker and accelerometer that allowed measurement of position and acceleration relative to tool motion. Participants were asked to perform peg-in-hole tasks on a modified O'Connor Dexterity board and a Tweezer Dexterity pegboard (placed inside a skull). Normalized jerk index was calculated for each individual task to compare smoothness of each group. SETTING This study was conducted at Project neuroArm, Cumming School of Medicine, the University of Calgary. PARTICIPANTS Four groups of participants (surgeons, surgery residents, engineers, and gamers) participated in the tests. RESULTS Results showed that the surgeons exhibited better jerk index performance in all tasks. Moreover, the residents experienced motions closer to the surgeons compared to the engineers and gamers. One-way analysis of variance test indicated a significant difference between the mean values of normalized jerk indices among 4 groups during the performance of all tasks. Moreover, the mean value of the normalized jerk index significantly varied for each group from one task to another. CONCLUSIONS Normalized jerk index as an independent parameter with respect to time and amplitude is an indicator of motion smoothness and can be used to assess hand motion dexterity of surgeons. Furthermore, the method provides a quantifiable metrics for trainee assessment and proficiency, particularly relevant as surgical training shifts toward a competency-based paradigm.
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- Ahmad Ghasemloonia
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Surgery, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, Section of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, Section of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Cole MH, Grimshaw PN. The Biomechanics of the Modern Golf Swing: Implications for Lower Back Injuries. Sports Med 2016; 46:339-51. [PMID: 26604102 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-015-0429-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The modern golf swing is a complex and asymmetrical movement that places an emphasis on restricting pelvic turn while increasing thorax rotation during the backswing to generate higher clubhead speeds at impact. Increasing thorax rotation relative to pelvic rotation preloads the trunk muscles by accentuating their length and allowing them to use the energy stored in their elastic elements to produce more power. As the thorax and pelvis turn back towards the ball during the downswing, more skilled golfers are known to laterally slide their pelvis toward the target, which further contributes to final clubhead speed. However, despite the apparent performance benefits associated with these sequences, it has been argued that the lumbar spine is incapable of safely accommodating the forces they produce. This notion supports a link between the repeated performance of the golf swing and the development of golf-related low back injuries. Of the complaints reported by golfers, low back injuries continue to be the most prevalent, but the mechanism of these injuries is still poorly understood. This review highlights that there is a paucity of research directly evaluating the apparent link between the modern golf swing and golf-related low back pain. Furthermore, there has been a general lack of consensus within the literature with respect to the methods used to objectively assess the golf swing and the methods used to derived common outcome measures. Future research would benefit from a clear set of guidelines to help reduce the variability between studies.
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- Michael H Cole
- School of Exercise Science, Australian Catholic University, Virginia, P.O. Box 456, Brisbane, QLD, 4014, Australia.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Choi A, Kang TG, Mun JH. Biomechanical Evaluation of Dynamic Balance Control Ability During Golf Swing. J Med Biol Eng 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s40846-016-0141-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Choi A, Lee IK, Choi MT, Mun JH. Inter-joint coordination between hips and trunk during downswings: Effects on the clubhead speed. J Sports Sci 2016; 34:1991-7. [PMID: 26911704 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1149603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Understanding of the inter-joint coordination between rotational movement of each hip and trunk in golf would provide basic knowledge regarding how the neuromuscular system organises the related joints to perform a successful swing motion. In this study, we evaluated the inter-joint coordination characteristics between rotational movement of the hips and trunk during golf downswings. Twenty-one right-handed male professional golfers were recruited for this study. Infrared cameras were installed to capture the swing motion. The axial rotation angle, angular velocity and inter-joint coordination were calculated by the Euler angle, numerical difference method and continuous relative phase, respectively. A more typical inter-joint coordination demonstrated in the leading hip/trunk than trailing hip/trunk. Three coordination characteristics of the leading hip/trunk reported a significant relationship with clubhead speed at impact (r < -0.5) in male professional golfers. The increased rotation difference between the leading hip and trunk in the overall downswing phase as well as the faster rotation of the leading hip compared to that of the trunk in the early downswing play important roles in increasing clubhead speed. These novel inter-joint coordination strategies have the great potential to use a biomechanical guideline to improve the golf swing performance of unskilled golfers.
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- Ahnryul Choi
- a Department of Bio-Mechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology & Bioengineering , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon , Republic of Korea
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- b Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine , Chungbuk National University , Cheongju , Republic of Korea
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- c College of Information and Communication Engineering , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon , Republic of Korea
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- a Department of Bio-Mechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology & Bioengineering , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon , Republic of Korea
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Fujisawa H, Suzuki H, Murakami K, Kawakami S, Suzuki M. The relationship between energy cost and the center of gravity trajectory during sit-to-stand motion. J Phys Ther Sci 2016; 27:3883-6. [PMID: 26834373 PMCID: PMC4713812 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.27.3883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2015] [Accepted: 09/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between jerk cost and
the formation of the center of gravity trajectory during sit-to-stand motion with
asymmetrical foot placement. [Subjects] Nineteen male volunteers were included (age: 21 ±
1 years). [Methods] The subjects moved from a sitting position to a standing position
under two different foot placement conditions: (1) 0 degrees of dorsiflexion on the
non-dominant side and 20 degrees of dorsiflexion on the dominant side (P1) and (2) 20
degrees of plantarflexion on the non-dominant side and 20 degrees of dorsiflexion on the
dominant side (P2). Two standing conditions were used: (1) natural movement and (2)
instructed movement, with instructions to increase weight bearing on the non-dominant
side. The center of gravity trajectory and its jerk cost were calculated at each axis:
front and back (jerk-x), right and left (jerk-y), and vertical (jerk-z). [Results] Jerk-x
and jerk-y were significantly larger during instructed movement than natural movement in
both P1 and P2. Jerk-z was not significantly different between instructed and natural
movement in P1 or P2. [Conclusion] These results indicate that energy cost influences the
formation of the center of gravity trajectory during sit-to-stand motion with asymmetrical
foot placement.
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- Hiroyuki Fujisawa
- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medical Science and Welfare, Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medical Science and Welfare, Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medical Science and Welfare, Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medical Science and Welfare, Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medical Science and Welfare, Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University, Japan
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Choi A, Sim T, Mun JH. Improved determination of dynamic balance using the centre of mass and centre of pressure inclination variables in a complete golf swing cycle. J Sports Sci 2015; 34:906-14. [PMID: 26264189 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2015.1076572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Golf requires proper dynamic balance to accurately control the club head through a harmonious coordination of each human segment and joint. In this study, we evaluated the ability for dynamic balance during a golf swing by using the centre of mass (COM)-centre of pressure (COP) inclination variables. Twelve professional, 13 amateur and 10 novice golfers participated in this study. Six infrared cameras, two force platforms and SB-Clinic software were used to measure the net COM and COP trajectories. In order to evaluate dynamic balance ability, the COM-COP inclination angle, COM-COP inclination angular velocity and normalised COM-COP inclination angular jerk were used. Professional golfer group revealed a smaller COM-COP inclination angle and angular velocity than novice golfer group in the lead/trail direction (P < 0.01). In the normalised COM-COP inclination angular jerk, the professional golfer group showed a lower value than the other two groups in all directions. Professional golfers tend to exhibit improved dynamic balance, and this can be attributed to the neuromusculoskeletal system that maintains balance with proper postural control. This study has the potential to allow for an evaluation of the dynamic balance mechanism and will provide useful basic information for swing training and prevention of golf injuries.
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- Ahnryul Choi
- a Department of Bio-Mechatronic Engineering , College of Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon , Republic of Korea
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- a Department of Bio-Mechatronic Engineering , College of Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon , Republic of Korea
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- a Department of Bio-Mechatronic Engineering , College of Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon , Republic of Korea
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Mun F, Suh SW, Park HJ, Choi A. Kinematic relationship between rotation of lumbar spine and hip joints during golf swing in professional golfers. Biomed Eng Online 2015; 14:41. [PMID: 25971396 PMCID: PMC4430877 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-015-0041-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2015] [Accepted: 04/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Understanding the kinematics of the lumbar spine and hip joints during a golf swing is a basic step for identifying swing-specific factors associated with low back pain. The objective of this study was to examine the kinematic relationship between rotational movement of the lumbar spine and hip joints during a golf swing. METHODS Fifteen professional golfers participated in this study with employment of six infrared cameras to record their golf swings. Anatomical reference system of the upper torso, pelvis and thigh segments, and the location of each hip and knee joint were defined by the protocols of the kinematic model of previous studies. Lumbar spine and hip joint rotational angle was calculated utilizing the Euler angle method. Cross-correlation and angle-angle plot was used to examine the degree of kinematic relationship between joints. RESULTS A fairly strong coupling relationship was shown between the lumbar spine and hip rotational movements with an average correlation of 0.81. Leading hip contribution to overall rotation was markedly high in the early stage of the downswing, while the lumbar spine contributed greater towards the end of the downswing; however, the relative contributions of the trailing hip and lumbar spine were nearly equal during the entire downswing. CONCLUSIONS Most of the professional golfers participated in this study used a similar coordination strategy when moving their hips and lumbar spine during golf swings. The rotation of hips was observed to be more efficient in producing the overall rotation during the downswing when compared to the backswing. These results provide quantitative information to better understand the lumbar spine and hip joint kinematic characteristics of professional golfers. This study will have great potential to be used as a normal control data for the comparison with kinematic information among golfers with low back pain and for further investigation of golf swing-specific factors associated with injury.
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- Frederick Mun
- Department of Biological Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Scoliosis Research Institute, Korea University Guro Hospital, 148 Gurodongro, Guro, Seoul, 152-703, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Bio-Mechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seoburo, Jangan, Suwon, Gyeonggi, 440-746, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Bio-Mechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seoburo, Jangan, Suwon, Gyeonggi, 440-746, Republic of Korea.
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Mu Heo H, Eel Oh S, Woo Suh S, Hyuk Yang J, Hyun Youn S, Sim T, Hwan Mun J. Estimation of the spinal twisting angle using inertial measurement units during a rod derotation surgery in idiopathic scoliosis patients. J Appl Biomed 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jab.2015.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Choi A, Sim T, Mun JH. Quasi-stiffness of the knee joint in flexion and extension during the golf swing. J Sports Sci 2015; 33:1682-91. [DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2014.1003591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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