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Research paper thumbnail of A Comparison Of Four Practical And Reliable Methods Of Assessing Body Fat Among Young, Middle Age, And Older Healthy Adults

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Sep 1, 2022

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Research paper thumbnail of ACL Strain and Tensile Forces for Weight Bearing and Non—Weight-Bearing Exercises After ACL Reconstruction: A Guide to Exercise Selection

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Mar 1, 2012

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Research paper thumbnail of 1. Title Page: What's New in ACL Rehabilitation? Evidence Based Approach for the Selection and Application of Strength and Neuromuscular Control Exercises

  1. Alan Hirahara, MD, FRCSC: Sacramento Orthopaedic Center, Sacramento, CA 2) Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT... more 1) Alan Hirahara, MD, FRCSC: Sacramento Orthopaedic Center, Sacramento, CA 2) Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT, FAPTA: Champion Sports Medicine, Birmingham, AL 3) Kyle Yamashiro, PT, CSCS: Results Physical Therapy and Training Center, Sacramento, CA 4) Rafael Escamilla, PT, PhD, CSCS, FACSM: Department of Physical Therapy, California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA 5) Toran MacLeod, PT, PhD: Department of Physical Therapy, California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

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Research paper thumbnail of This material is the copyright of the original publisher. Unauthorised copying and distribution is prohibited. Shoulder Muscle Activity and Function in Common Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises

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Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Contralateral Trunk Tilt on Shoulder and Elbow Injury Risk and Pitching Biomechanics in Professional Baseball Pitchers

The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Background: Baseball pitchers employ various contralateral trunk tilt (CTT) positions when pitchi... more Background: Baseball pitchers employ various contralateral trunk tilt (CTT) positions when pitching depending on if they have an overhand, three-quarter, or sidearm delivery. There are no known studies that have examined how pitching biomechanics are significantly different in professional pitchers with varying amounts of CTT, which may provide insight into shoulder and elbow injury risk among pitchers with different CTT. Purpose: To assess differences in shoulder and elbow forces and torques and baseball pitching biomechanics in professional pitchers with maximum 30° to 40° CTT (MaxCTT), moderate 15° to 25° CTT (ModCTT), and minimum 0° to 10° CTT (MinCTT). Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: In total, 215 pitchers were examined, including 46 pitchers with MaxCTT, 126 pitchers with ModCTT, and 43 pitchers with MinCTT. All pitchers were tested using a 240-Hz, 10-camera motion analysis system, and 37 kinematic and kinetic parameters were calculated. Differences in kine...

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Research paper thumbnail of Kinematic and Radiographic Evaluation of Acromioclavicular Reconstruction with a Synthetic Ligament

Advances in orthopedics, May 28, 2022

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Research paper thumbnail of 在背撑蹲起和单腿支撑蹲起过程中十字韧带的受力分析(下)

Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics, 2009

结 果图6为十字韧带力的平均值曲线,十字韧带力在三种蹲起之间差异有统计学意义(P<0.001),在10个膝关节屈曲角度之间差异有统计学意义(P<0.001),在蹲起的两相之间差异也有... more 结 果图6为十字韧带力的平均值曲线,十字韧带力在三种蹲起之间差异有统计学意义(P<0.001),在10个膝关节屈曲角度之间差异有统计学意义(P<0.001),在蹲起的两相之间差异也有统计学意义(P<0.001)。

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Research paper thumbnail of 跨步或不跨步下的前弓步和侧弓步动作中的髌股关节压力与应力(二)

Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics, 2009

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Research paper thumbnail of 跨步或不跨步下的前弓步和侧弓步动作中的髌股关节压力与应力(一)

Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics, 2009

背景:在髌股关节康复训练中经常进行负重的弓步动作,但这种动作下的髌股关节压力和应力状况尚不明确.方法 :18名受试者在负重下做跨步和不跨步的前弓步和侧弓步动作,负重承量为口J进行12次重复动作的... more 背景:在髌股关节康复训练中经常进行负重的弓步动作,但这种动作下的髌股关节压力和应力状况尚不明确.方法 :18名受试者在负重下做跨步和不跨步的前弓步和侧弓步动作,负重承量为口J进行12次重复动作的最大负荷.将肌电学、测力平台以及运动学数据输入生物力学模型中,计算不同膝关节屈曲角度下的髌股关节压力和应力.结果 :髌股关节的压力和应力随膝关节屈曲角度增加而增高,随膝关节屈曲角度减小而降低.膝关节屈曲80°～90°时,侧弓步下的髌股关节压力和应力大于前弓步;膝关节屈曲10°～50°时,跨步下的髌股关节压力和应力大于不跨步.弓步和跨步之间无明显的相互作用.膝关节屈曲0°～50°时髌股关节压力和应力小于膝关节屈曲60°～90°时的压力和应力,因此在髌股关节康复训练早期应限制膝关节屈曲在50°以内.解释:为了尽量减小髌股关节的压力和应力,应当在不跨步下进行前弓步和侧弓步练习,尤其是膝关节屈曲0°～50°时.了解不同弓步间髌股关节压力和应力的差异,可能有助于临床医生制定更加安全有效的康复训练方法。

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Research paper thumbnail of Patellofemoral Joint Loading In Forward Lunge Rehabilitation Exercises

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2021

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Research paper thumbnail of Kinematic Analysis of the Wrist and Forearm during Baseball Pitching

Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 1998

Previous researchers studying baseball pitching have compared kinematic and kinetic parameters am... more Previous researchers studying baseball pitching have compared kinematic and kinetic parameters among different types of pitches, focusing on the trunk, shoulder, and elbow. The lack of data on the wrist and forearm limits the understanding of clinicians, coaches, and researchers regarding the mechanics of baseball pitching and the differences among types of pitches. The purpose of this study was to expand existing knowledge of baseball pitching by quantifying and comparing kinematic data of the wrist and forearm for the fastball (FA), curveball (CU) and change-up (CH) pitches. Kinematic and temporal parameters were determined from 8 collegiate pitchers recorded with a four-camera system (200 Hz). Although significant differences were observed for all pitch comparisons, the least number of differences occurred between the FA and CH. During arm cocking, peak wrist extension for the FA and CH pitches was greater than for the CU, while forearm supination was greater for the CU. In contr...

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Research paper thumbnail of Kinematic Comparisons of Throwing Different Types of Baseball Pitches

Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 1998

The purpose of this study was to establish and compare kinematic data among four groups of colleg... more The purpose of this study was to establish and compare kinematic data among four groups of collegiate pitchers who threw the fastball (FA), change-up (CH), curveball (CU), and slider (SL). Twenty-six kinematic parameters at lead foot contact, during the arm-cocking and arm acceleration phases, and at ball release were measured for 16 collegiate baseball pitchers. Approximately 60% of these parameters showed significant differences among the four pitch variations. The greatest number of differences (14 of 26) occurred between the FA and CH groups, while the fewest differences (2 of 26) occurred between the FA and SL groups. The CH group had the smallest knee and elbow flexion at lead foot contact and the greatest knee and elbow flexion at ball release. During the arm-cocking and arm acceleration phases, peak shoulder, elbow, and trunk angular velocities were generally greatest in the FA and SL groups and smallest in the CH group. At ball release the CH group had the most upright trun...

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Research paper thumbnail of Peak Patellofemoral and ACL/PCL Forces While Performing the Forward Lunge Exercise With Varying Techniques

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2017

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Research paper thumbnail of Patellofemoral Joint Loading During the Performance of the Wall Squat and Ball Squat with Heel-to-Wall-Distance Variations

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

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Research paper thumbnail of Patellofemoral Joint Loading in Forward Lunge With Step Length and Height Variations

Journal of Applied Biomechanics

The objective was to assess how patellofemoral loads (joint force and stress) change while lungin... more The objective was to assess how patellofemoral loads (joint force and stress) change while lunging with step length and step height variations. Sixteen participants performed a forward lunge using short and long steps at ground level and up to a 10-cm platform. Electromyography, ground reaction force, and 3D motion were captured, and patellofemoral loads were calculated as a function of knee angle. Repeated-measures 2-way analysis of variance (P < .05) was employed. Patellofemoral loads in the lead knee were greater with long step at the beginning of landing (10°–30° knee angle) and the end of pushoff (10°–40°) and greater with short step during the deep knee flexion portion of the lunge (50°–100°). Patellofemoral loads were greater at ground level than 10-cm platform during lunge descent (50°–100°) and lunge ascent (40°–70°). Patellofemoral loads generally increased as knee flexion increased and decreased as knee flexion decreased. To gradually increase patellofemoral loads, per...

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Research paper thumbnail of Patellofemoral Joint Loading During the Performance of the Forward and Side Lunge with Step Height Variations

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2022

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Research paper thumbnail of Core Muscle Activation During Swiss Ball and Traditional Abdominal Exercises

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2010

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Research paper thumbnail of An Electromyographic Analysis of the Shoulder Complex Musculature While Performing Exercises Using the Bodyblade® Classic and Bodyblade® Pro

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2016

In spite of the bodyblade (BB®) being used in clinical settings during shoulder and trunk rehabil... more In spite of the bodyblade (BB®) being used in clinical settings during shoulder and trunk rehabilitation and training for 24 years, there are only five known scientific papers that have described muscle recruitment patterns using the BB®. Moreover, there are no known studies that have examined muscle activity differences between males and females (who both use the bodyblade in the clinic) or between different BB® devices. The primary purposes of this investigation were to compare glenohumeral and scapular muscle activity between the Bodyblade® Pro (BB®P) and Bodyblade® Classic (BB®C) devices while performing a variety of exercises, as well as to compare muscle activity between males and females. It was hypothesized that glenohumeral and scapular muscle activity would be significantly greater in females compared to males, significantly greater while performing exercises with the BB®P compared to the BB®C, significantly different among various BB® exercises, and greater with two hand ...

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Research paper thumbnail of A Kinematic Comparison of the Judo Throw Harai-Goshi during Competitive and Non-Competitive Conditions

Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, Oct 1, 2007

The purpose of this study was to compare the kinematics of kuzushi/tsukuri (KT) phases of the har... more The purpose of this study was to compare the kinematics of kuzushi/tsukuri (KT) phases of the harai-goshi throw under competitive and non-competitive conditions. A third degree black belt subject served as the tori (thrower) for both conditions. Two black belt participants ranked as first degree and fourth degree served as the uke (faller) for the competitive and non-competitive conditions, respectively. Two video cameras (JVC 60 Hz) and a three dimensional motion analysis system (Vicon-Peak Performance Technologies, Inc., Englewood, CO) were used to collect and analyze peak velocity for the center of mass (COM) of uke and tori and peak angular velocity of tori's trunk (TAV). Data were smoothed using a 4(th) order zero lag Butterworth filter with a cut-off frequency set by the Peak software optimization technique. All variables were normalized by time as a percentage of the KT phase. In general, the COM directional velocity patterns were similar between conditions. Uke's def...

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Research paper thumbnail of A Comparison Of Four Practical And Reliable Methods Of Assessing Body Fat Among Young, Middle Age, And Older Healthy Adults

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Sep 1, 2022

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Research paper thumbnail of ACL Strain and Tensile Forces for Weight Bearing and Non—Weight-Bearing Exercises After ACL Reconstruction: A Guide to Exercise Selection

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Mar 1, 2012

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Research paper thumbnail of 1. Title Page: What's New in ACL Rehabilitation? Evidence Based Approach for the Selection and Application of Strength and Neuromuscular Control Exercises

  1. Alan Hirahara, MD, FRCSC: Sacramento Orthopaedic Center, Sacramento, CA 2) Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT... more 1) Alan Hirahara, MD, FRCSC: Sacramento Orthopaedic Center, Sacramento, CA 2) Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT, FAPTA: Champion Sports Medicine, Birmingham, AL 3) Kyle Yamashiro, PT, CSCS: Results Physical Therapy and Training Center, Sacramento, CA 4) Rafael Escamilla, PT, PhD, CSCS, FACSM: Department of Physical Therapy, California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA 5) Toran MacLeod, PT, PhD: Department of Physical Therapy, California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

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Research paper thumbnail of This material is the copyright of the original publisher. Unauthorised copying and distribution is prohibited. Shoulder Muscle Activity and Function in Common Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises

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Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Contralateral Trunk Tilt on Shoulder and Elbow Injury Risk and Pitching Biomechanics in Professional Baseball Pitchers

The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Background: Baseball pitchers employ various contralateral trunk tilt (CTT) positions when pitchi... more Background: Baseball pitchers employ various contralateral trunk tilt (CTT) positions when pitching depending on if they have an overhand, three-quarter, or sidearm delivery. There are no known studies that have examined how pitching biomechanics are significantly different in professional pitchers with varying amounts of CTT, which may provide insight into shoulder and elbow injury risk among pitchers with different CTT. Purpose: To assess differences in shoulder and elbow forces and torques and baseball pitching biomechanics in professional pitchers with maximum 30° to 40° CTT (MaxCTT), moderate 15° to 25° CTT (ModCTT), and minimum 0° to 10° CTT (MinCTT). Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: In total, 215 pitchers were examined, including 46 pitchers with MaxCTT, 126 pitchers with ModCTT, and 43 pitchers with MinCTT. All pitchers were tested using a 240-Hz, 10-camera motion analysis system, and 37 kinematic and kinetic parameters were calculated. Differences in kine...

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Research paper thumbnail of Kinematic and Radiographic Evaluation of Acromioclavicular Reconstruction with a Synthetic Ligament

Advances in orthopedics, May 28, 2022

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Research paper thumbnail of 在背撑蹲起和单腿支撑蹲起过程中十字韧带的受力分析(下)

Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics, 2009

结 果图6为十字韧带力的平均值曲线,十字韧带力在三种蹲起之间差异有统计学意义(P<0.001),在10个膝关节屈曲角度之间差异有统计学意义(P<0.001),在蹲起的两相之间差异也有... more 结 果图6为十字韧带力的平均值曲线,十字韧带力在三种蹲起之间差异有统计学意义(P<0.001),在10个膝关节屈曲角度之间差异有统计学意义(P<0.001),在蹲起的两相之间差异也有统计学意义(P<0.001)。

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Research paper thumbnail of 跨步或不跨步下的前弓步和侧弓步动作中的髌股关节压力与应力(二)

Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics, 2009

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Research paper thumbnail of 跨步或不跨步下的前弓步和侧弓步动作中的髌股关节压力与应力(一)

Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics, 2009

背景:在髌股关节康复训练中经常进行负重的弓步动作,但这种动作下的髌股关节压力和应力状况尚不明确.方法 :18名受试者在负重下做跨步和不跨步的前弓步和侧弓步动作,负重承量为口J进行12次重复动作的... more 背景:在髌股关节康复训练中经常进行负重的弓步动作,但这种动作下的髌股关节压力和应力状况尚不明确.方法 :18名受试者在负重下做跨步和不跨步的前弓步和侧弓步动作,负重承量为口J进行12次重复动作的最大负荷.将肌电学、测力平台以及运动学数据输入生物力学模型中,计算不同膝关节屈曲角度下的髌股关节压力和应力.结果 :髌股关节的压力和应力随膝关节屈曲角度增加而增高,随膝关节屈曲角度减小而降低.膝关节屈曲80°～90°时,侧弓步下的髌股关节压力和应力大于前弓步;膝关节屈曲10°～50°时,跨步下的髌股关节压力和应力大于不跨步.弓步和跨步之间无明显的相互作用.膝关节屈曲0°～50°时髌股关节压力和应力小于膝关节屈曲60°～90°时的压力和应力,因此在髌股关节康复训练早期应限制膝关节屈曲在50°以内.解释:为了尽量减小髌股关节的压力和应力,应当在不跨步下进行前弓步和侧弓步练习,尤其是膝关节屈曲0°～50°时.了解不同弓步间髌股关节压力和应力的差异,可能有助于临床医生制定更加安全有效的康复训练方法。

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Research paper thumbnail of Patellofemoral Joint Loading In Forward Lunge Rehabilitation Exercises

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2021

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Research paper thumbnail of Kinematic Analysis of the Wrist and Forearm during Baseball Pitching

Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 1998

Previous researchers studying baseball pitching have compared kinematic and kinetic parameters am... more Previous researchers studying baseball pitching have compared kinematic and kinetic parameters among different types of pitches, focusing on the trunk, shoulder, and elbow. The lack of data on the wrist and forearm limits the understanding of clinicians, coaches, and researchers regarding the mechanics of baseball pitching and the differences among types of pitches. The purpose of this study was to expand existing knowledge of baseball pitching by quantifying and comparing kinematic data of the wrist and forearm for the fastball (FA), curveball (CU) and change-up (CH) pitches. Kinematic and temporal parameters were determined from 8 collegiate pitchers recorded with a four-camera system (200 Hz). Although significant differences were observed for all pitch comparisons, the least number of differences occurred between the FA and CH. During arm cocking, peak wrist extension for the FA and CH pitches was greater than for the CU, while forearm supination was greater for the CU. In contr...

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Research paper thumbnail of Kinematic Comparisons of Throwing Different Types of Baseball Pitches

Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 1998

The purpose of this study was to establish and compare kinematic data among four groups of colleg... more The purpose of this study was to establish and compare kinematic data among four groups of collegiate pitchers who threw the fastball (FA), change-up (CH), curveball (CU), and slider (SL). Twenty-six kinematic parameters at lead foot contact, during the arm-cocking and arm acceleration phases, and at ball release were measured for 16 collegiate baseball pitchers. Approximately 60% of these parameters showed significant differences among the four pitch variations. The greatest number of differences (14 of 26) occurred between the FA and CH groups, while the fewest differences (2 of 26) occurred between the FA and SL groups. The CH group had the smallest knee and elbow flexion at lead foot contact and the greatest knee and elbow flexion at ball release. During the arm-cocking and arm acceleration phases, peak shoulder, elbow, and trunk angular velocities were generally greatest in the FA and SL groups and smallest in the CH group. At ball release the CH group had the most upright trun...

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Research paper thumbnail of Peak Patellofemoral and ACL/PCL Forces While Performing the Forward Lunge Exercise With Varying Techniques

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2017

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Research paper thumbnail of Patellofemoral Joint Loading During the Performance of the Wall Squat and Ball Squat with Heel-to-Wall-Distance Variations

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

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Research paper thumbnail of Patellofemoral Joint Loading in Forward Lunge With Step Length and Height Variations

Journal of Applied Biomechanics

The objective was to assess how patellofemoral loads (joint force and stress) change while lungin... more The objective was to assess how patellofemoral loads (joint force and stress) change while lunging with step length and step height variations. Sixteen participants performed a forward lunge using short and long steps at ground level and up to a 10-cm platform. Electromyography, ground reaction force, and 3D motion were captured, and patellofemoral loads were calculated as a function of knee angle. Repeated-measures 2-way analysis of variance (P < .05) was employed. Patellofemoral loads in the lead knee were greater with long step at the beginning of landing (10°–30° knee angle) and the end of pushoff (10°–40°) and greater with short step during the deep knee flexion portion of the lunge (50°–100°). Patellofemoral loads were greater at ground level than 10-cm platform during lunge descent (50°–100°) and lunge ascent (40°–70°). Patellofemoral loads generally increased as knee flexion increased and decreased as knee flexion decreased. To gradually increase patellofemoral loads, per...

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Research paper thumbnail of Patellofemoral Joint Loading During the Performance of the Forward and Side Lunge with Step Height Variations

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2022

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Research paper thumbnail of Core Muscle Activation During Swiss Ball and Traditional Abdominal Exercises

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2010

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Research paper thumbnail of An Electromyographic Analysis of the Shoulder Complex Musculature While Performing Exercises Using the Bodyblade® Classic and Bodyblade® Pro

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2016

In spite of the bodyblade (BB®) being used in clinical settings during shoulder and trunk rehabil... more In spite of the bodyblade (BB®) being used in clinical settings during shoulder and trunk rehabilitation and training for 24 years, there are only five known scientific papers that have described muscle recruitment patterns using the BB®. Moreover, there are no known studies that have examined muscle activity differences between males and females (who both use the bodyblade in the clinic) or between different BB® devices. The primary purposes of this investigation were to compare glenohumeral and scapular muscle activity between the Bodyblade® Pro (BB®P) and Bodyblade® Classic (BB®C) devices while performing a variety of exercises, as well as to compare muscle activity between males and females. It was hypothesized that glenohumeral and scapular muscle activity would be significantly greater in females compared to males, significantly greater while performing exercises with the BB®P compared to the BB®C, significantly different among various BB® exercises, and greater with two hand ...

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Research paper thumbnail of A Kinematic Comparison of the Judo Throw Harai-Goshi during Competitive and Non-Competitive Conditions

Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, Oct 1, 2007

The purpose of this study was to compare the kinematics of kuzushi/tsukuri (KT) phases of the har... more The purpose of this study was to compare the kinematics of kuzushi/tsukuri (KT) phases of the harai-goshi throw under competitive and non-competitive conditions. A third degree black belt subject served as the tori (thrower) for both conditions. Two black belt participants ranked as first degree and fourth degree served as the uke (faller) for the competitive and non-competitive conditions, respectively. Two video cameras (JVC 60 Hz) and a three dimensional motion analysis system (Vicon-Peak Performance Technologies, Inc., Englewood, CO) were used to collect and analyze peak velocity for the center of mass (COM) of uke and tori and peak angular velocity of tori's trunk (TAV). Data were smoothed using a 4(th) order zero lag Butterworth filter with a cut-off frequency set by the Peak software optimization technique. All variables were normalized by time as a percentage of the KT phase. In general, the COM directional velocity patterns were similar between conditions. Uke's def...

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