Biomechanical Analysis of the Breaststroke Kick in Young Swimmers Using Wearable Inertial Sensors: An Exploratory Pilot Study [PDF]
SensorsBreaststroke performance is highly dependent on lower-limb biomechanics and the coordination of movement during the kick cycle. Recent advances in wearable inertial sensor technology enable objective analysis of human motion in real training environments.
Denisa-Iulia Brus +2 more
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Effects of different warm-up methods on 50-meter breaststroke swimming performance [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioengineering and BiotechnologyPurposeTo examine the effects of different warm-up methods on 50 m breaststroke performance in both breaststroke specialists and individual medley swimmers.Methods18 swimmers (breaststroke group: 9, individual medley group: 9) who met the qualification ...
Hsuan-Yen Lee +5 more
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Analysis of Motion Skills for Breaststroke Swimming Techniques
Jurnal Patriot, 2021 Based on the observations, the problem in the study was an error that occurred in the breaststroke swimming technique movement of the Mountain Swimming Club Swimming Club in Padang City.
Geri Dicki Fernandaes +3 more
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Effects of NMES Combined with Resistance Training Using Underwater Surface EMG Sensors on Neuromuscular Activation of Breaststroke Technique in Breaststroke Athletes: Analysis of Non-Negative Matrix Muscle Synergy [PDF]
SensorsBackground: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is an effective exogenous neuromuscular activation method widely used in sports training and rehabilitation.
Yaohao Guo, Tingyan Gao, Bin Kong
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Quantification of Lower Limb Kinematics During Swimming in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury [PDF]
SensorsSpinal cord injuries (SCI) often result in impaired motor functions. To quantify these impairments, swimming patterns were analyzed in individuals with SCI.
Melina Giagiozis +5 more
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Contributions of each of the four swimming strokes to elite 200-400 individual medley swimming performance in short and long course competitions [PDF]
PeerJ, 2023 Objectives The relative contribution of each of the four strokes to performance, and whether these contributions differ substantially between short course and long course competitions is unclear.
José María González-Ravé +3 more
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Physical performance predictors in youth breaststroke swimming: motor and biomotor diagnostic differences [PDF]
BMC Sports Science, Medicine and RehabilitationSwimming performance in youth athletes is influenced by a complex interplay of physical, motor, and physiological factors. Among competitive swimming strokes, breaststroke is technically demanding and requires precise coordination, balance, and strength.
Zeynep İnci Karadenizli +4 more
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Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine, 2014 Competitive swimmers have a high incidence of breaststroke-related knee injuries. The cause of the breaststroke swimmer’s knee, which is accompanied with medial pain of the knee joint, has not been clearly identified.
Sohrab Ghalehgir +3 more
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Musculoskeletal Simulation of the Breaststroke
Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering, 2013 The objective of this study was to conduct the musculoskeletal simulation and the EMG (Electromyogram) measurement for the same trial of the same swimmer performing the breaststroke, and to compare the simulated and measured results, in order to discuss ...
Motomu NAKASHIMA +3 more
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The characteristics of the breaststroke pullout in elite swimming
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2022 Since the rule change permitting the inclusion of one dolphin kick during the underwater breaststroke pullout phase following a swim start or turn, there has been an emergence of several different pullout techniques adopted by elite swimmers.
Carla McCabe +4 more
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