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Experimental Methods to Study Human Postural Control
Published on: September 11, 2019
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Relationship between bow stability and postural control in recurve archery
Karine Jacon Sarro1, Thaynã De Castro Viana1, Ricardo Machado Leite De Barros1
1Faculty of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil.
European Journal of Sport Science
|April 9, 2020
Summary
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Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Human Movement Analysis
Background:
- Postural stability is crucial for high performance in archery.
- Understanding the archer-bow interaction during aiming is key to improving accuracy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between bow stability and postural control in recurve archery.
- To analyze this relationship in correlation with shooting performance.
Main Methods:
- Measured 3D bow marker position and center of pressure (COP) of 8 archers during aiming.
- Analyzed COP and bow displacement during shots of varying performance levels.
Main Results:
- Increased COP and bow displacement (across target and trajectory length) observed in lower-scoring shots.
- Significant correlation found between COP and bow displacement (towards/away from target and vertical) in higher-scoring shots.
Conclusions:
- Synchronization between body sway and bow movement influences archery accuracy.
- Combined balance and bow stability training may enhance archery performance.
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