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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022

Kinematics of Cervical Spine during Rowing Ergometer at Different Stroke Rates in Young Rowers: A Pilot Study.

Valerio Giustino, Daniele Zangla, Giuseppe Messina, Simona Pajaujiene, Kaltrina Feka, Giuseppe Battaglia, Antonino Bianco, Antonio Palma, Antonino Patti

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Valerio GiustinoSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4575-8021
Daniele ZanglaSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1643-6960
Giuseppe MessinaSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2774-4950
Simona PajaujieneDepartment of Coaching Science, Lithuanian Sports University, LT-44221 Kaunas, Lithuania.ORCID 0000-0001-5306-4188
Kaltrina FekaSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy.
Giuseppe BattagliaSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7758-7175
Antonino BiancoSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8334-6581
Antonio PalmaSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5387-468X
Antonino PattiSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3753-5191

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Abstract

backgroundResearch on biomechanics in rowing has mostly focused on the lumbar spine. However, injuries can also affect other body segments. Thus, the aim of this pilot study was to explore any potential variations in the kinematics of the cervical spine during two different stroke rates on the rowing ergometer in young rowers.

methodsTwelve young rowers of regional or national level were recruited for the study. The experimental protocol consisted of two separate test sessions (i.e., a sequence of 10 consecutive strokes for each test session) at different stroke rates (i.e., 20 and 30 strokes/min) on an indoor rowing ergometer. Kinematics of the cervical spine was assessed using an inertial sensor capable of measuring joint ROM (angle of flexion, angle of extension, total angle of flexion-extension).

resultsAlthough there were no differences in the flexion and total flexion-extension movements between the test sessions, a significant increase in the extension movement was found at the highest stroke rate (

conclusionYoung rowers showed changes in cervical ROM according to stroke rate. The lower control of the head during the rowing stroke cycle can lead to a higher compensation resulting in an augmented effort, influencing sports performance, and increasing the risk of injury.

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Athletic PerformanceWater SportsBiomechanical PhenomenaCervical VertebraeErgometryLumbar VertebraePilot Projectsbiomechanicscervical mobilitycervical range of motionjoint mobilitykinematicsrange of motionrowingsport performancestroke cyclestroke rate

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