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Three-Dimensional Upper Body Kinematics and Inter-articular Kinematic Sequence During a Canoe Polo Throw
Najoua Assila1,2, Cyril Delavallade1,3, Yoann Blache4
1Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Univ Gustave Eiffel, LBMC UMR_T9406, Lyon, France.
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
|January 3, 2022
Summary
This study analyzed the canoe polo throw, revealing unique upper body kinematics and inter-articular sequencing compared to other overhead sports. Pelvic mobility influenced trunk movement but not the overall throwing sequence.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Sports Science
- Kinesiology
Background:
- Canoe polo demands advanced kayaking and ball-handling skills.
- Throwing kinematics in canoe polo remain understudied compared to other overhead sports.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the specific kinematics and inter-articular sequencing of the canoe polo throw.
- To investigate the impact of pelvic mobility on throwing mechanics.
Main Methods:
- Nineteen male canoe polo players performed throws with and without pelvic mobility.
- Motion capture with reflective markers and inverse kinematics (OpenSim) were used.
- Statistical parametric mapping assessed the effect of pelvic mobility.
Main Results:
- Canoe polo throws exhibit similar patterns to other overhead sports but with distinct inter-articular sequencing.
- Maximal angular velocity occurred earlier in the thorax's axial rotation than the pelvis's rotation.
- Pelvic mobility affected pelvis and trunk kinematics but not the overall kinematic sequence.
Conclusions:
- The canoe polo throw possesses unique biomechanical characteristics.
- Understanding these specific kinematics can inform training and technique optimization.
- Pelvic mobility's role in the throwing sequence requires further investigation.
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