Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of different paddle blade types during forward stroke. Eight male elite kayak athletes participated. The EMG data of biceps femoris and biceps rectus muscles and kinematic data of knee joints and trunk were collected and frequency of strokes and driving distance per a stroke were calculated. The frequency decreased with type 2 blades from 1.00±0.15 to 0.87±0.12 stroke/sec (p=.03). The driving distance per a stroke increased with type 2 blade (2.76±0.16 to 2.92±0.38 m, p=.02). There was no significant result in other variables. The results of this study can be utilized for proper paddle blade fittings that may improve one's overall rowing efficiency.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-9 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | International Journal of Bio-Science and Bio-Technology |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- Forward stroke
- Kayak
- Knee flexion angle
- Paddle blade
- Trunk rotation
