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Cross-Country Ski Technology

2015
Skiing has a centuries-old history (Astrom and Norberg 1984;Yijanheikki 2004) . Initially, it was a way to move in the winter time, when the ground is covered with loose snow. At the same time, skiing has always been a kind of sport and recreation (Allen 2007).
Kuzmin, Leonid, Fuss, Franz Konstantin
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Cross-Country Skiing

2017
Cross-country (XC) skiing has evolved from a centuries-old means of transportation for populations living north of the Arctic circle to a sport and fitness activity enjoyed by millions of people worldwide [1]. Development of new ski techniques, better training and teaching methods, groomed trails, and technological advancements in equipment have made ...
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Cross-country skiing in coronary patient

International Rehabilitation Medicine, 1983
Since 1979, 33 coronary patients have participated altogether 52 times in the Ridderrenn, a 22 km cross-country ski race for handicapped persons. No complications occurred during the races. The authors conclude that cross-country skiing as a recreational activity can be enjoyed by many coronary patients, provided that extremes of cold and high ...
S, Nilsson, J K, Stanghelle
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Cross-Country Skiing Injuries

1985
A controlled, prospective study of the incidence of injury in cross-country skiing was carried out at various ski touring centers in northern Vermont. The rate of injury was determined to be 0.72 per 1000 skier days. Most injuries occurred in beginners or intermediate skiers on downhill terrain. Forty-nine injuries sustained by 43 skiers were evaluated.
John J. Boyle   +4 more
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Cross-Country Skiing

2008
The present chapter gives a theoretical analysis of the forces acting on a cross-country skier at various course gradients. A formulae for the human power output for given endurance and athletic characteristic is also presented. In addition, numerous examples are calculated to explain the force balance on a skier on a flat, an uphill and a downhill ski
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Ski-Flying: Related Catecholamine Excretion Compared with Cross-Country Skiing*

International Journal of Sports Medicine, 1988
We examined the catecholamine excretion and its performance-diagnostic relevance in athletes of the German National Team during ski-flying and cross-country skiing. Five athletes were examined during the 1986 World Championship ski-flying competition and eight athletes during a 24-km cross-country qualification test.
M, Lehmann   +4 more
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Cross-Country Skiing/Biathlon

2020
Cross-country skiing and biathlon are safe disciplines with a very low number of acute injuries. Chronic injuries, however, may lead to significant times off competition and sometimes even to a frustrating ending of an athletes’ career. Therefore, the professional and persistent handling of preventive strategies in coordinative and stabilizing training
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Dynamics of coordination in cross-country skiing

Human Movement Science, 2009
The aim of the present study was to identify modes of coordination in cross-country skiing from a dynamical systems perspective. Participants (N=8) skied on a treadmill using classical techniques with varying steepness (i.e., 0 degrees-7 degrees). Coordination was evaluated in terms of the relative frequency and relative phase between upper arms and ...
Cignetti F.   +3 more
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Injury Patterns in Cross-Country Skiing

The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1981
In brief: The low injury rate and health benefits of cross-country skiing make it appropriate for people of all ages, including those with arthritis or physical handicaps. But as its popularity increases, so do injuries. Most are due to cold, trauma, and overuse. Dr. Hixson discusses causes and prevention measures in each category.
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Cross-Country Skiing

2022
Andrey Korolev   +11 more
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