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On-water Rowing Biomechanical Assessment: A Systematic Scoping Review
Natalie Legge1,2, Conny Draper3, Katie Slattery4,5
1School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney, NSW, Australia. natalie.legge@acu.edu.au.
Sports Medicine - Open
|September 27, 2024
Summary
Understanding rowing biomechanics is key for performance. This review identifies key variables like gate force and boat velocity, guiding future research and coaching for skilled rowing.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Rowing Performance Analysis
Background:
- Biomechanical parameters differentiate skilled from less skilled rowers.
- Objective biomechanical data can inform rowing technique coaching.
- Understanding technical characteristics linked to performance indicators is critical.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and describe the focus of on-water rowing biomechanics research.
- To identify research density and trends in the field.
- To provide guidance for future research and practical applications in on-water rowing.
Main Methods:
- Systematic scoping review of peer-reviewed publications.
- Searched four major databases: SPORTDiscus, PubMed, Sage, and Web of Science.
- Included 27 studies meeting specific on-water rowing biomechanics assessment criteria from 1659 records.
Main Results:
- Variables collated into time, space, and force measurements.
- Key categorical variables identified: time, distance, velocity, acceleration, force, power, and crew synchrony.
- Most reported variables included gate force, horizontal oar angle, and boat velocity.
Conclusions:
- Gate force, horizontal oar angle, and boat velocity are prominent metrics in rowing biomechanics research.
- A standardized framework for on-water biomechanical assessment and environmental data collection is needed.
- This review guides practitioners and researchers toward future directions in on-water rowing biomechanics.
