Electroacupuncture-augmented breaststroke vs. breaststroke alone for mild AIS: superior correction in a retrospective cohort [PDF]
Frontiers in PediatricsBackgroundIn China, acupuncture is commonly used for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), but it requires combination with other therapies. In clinical practice, orthopedic surgeons often recommend swimming for mild AIS patients with Cobb angle <25°.
Xiao Ma +6 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 ...
Yung-Shen Tsai
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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
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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 ...
Hideki Takagi, Motomu Nakashima
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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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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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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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Neuromechanical characteristics of breaststroke in adolescent swimmers across different performance levels: a comparative analysis [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioengineering and BiotechnologyBackgroundBreaststroke is technically complex and requires high neuromuscular coordination. Because muscle synergies describe how multiple muscles are organized into low-dimensional activation modules, they provide a functional read-out of neuromuscular ...
Gongju Liu +4 more
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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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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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