The Impact of Core Training in Figure Skating on the Lower Extremity Kinematics of Loop and Toe Loop Jumps (original) (raw)

This study aims to investigate the impact of core training performed by figure skaters on the lower extremity kinematics of loop and toe loop jumps. Eight-figure skaters from the age group of 10-15 have participated in the study. The loop and toe loop jumps of participants were recorded by two Basler 100 Hz. cameras. 8,5,7. Simi motion analysis program was used for the analysis of movements. The calibration of the area was done by using the DLT method. The knee angle at the beginning of a movement, the knee angle after the jump and horizontal jump distance were taken into consideration. The participants have gone through one-hour core training three days per week, for a total eight weeks. The measurements were repeated after each training and preand post-training data were compared by Wilcoxon test in SPSS 20.0 package program. Results show that the exit angle and exit distance of the loop jump have decreased after training (p < 0,05). The movement made by narrower knee angle app...