Over the past fifty years there has been considerable development in motion analysis
systems and in computer simulation modelling of sports movements while the relevance and …

The sport of gymnastics is undergoing a global examination of its culture and the
relationship between the gymnast, coach and environment is a central focus. The aim of this …

This unique text sets out the key theories underlying biomechanical evaluation, and
explores the wide range of biomechanics laboratory equipment and software that is now …

This study determined the effects of simulated technique manipulations on early
acceleration performance. A planar seven-segment angle-driven model was developed and …

The identification of optimum technique for maximal effort sporting tasks is one of the
greatest challenges within sports biomechanics. A theoretical approach using forward …

To reduce the effects of skin movement artefacts and apparent joint dislocations in the
kinematics of whole body movement derived from marker locations, global optimisation …

Artistic gymnastics, as a fundamental sport forming the basis for acrobatic activities in sports,
art, and recreation, is the subject of this research. The aim is to scrutinize scientific studies …

Current theories, like Ecological Dynamics, propose that inter-trial movement variability is
functional when acquiring or refining movement coordination. Here, we examined how age …

In the takeoff and early flight phase of a twisting somersault, joint coordination is based on
feed-forward control whereas in the late stages of the flight phase configuration adjustments …

The upstart is a fundamental skill in gymnastics where it is used to transfer a gymnast from a
swing beneath the bar to a position above the bar. The aim of this study was to optimize the …