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    Gender differences in trunk and pelvic kinematics during prolonged ergometer rowing in adolescents

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    Authors
    Ng, Leo
    Campbell, Amity
    Burnett, A.
    O'Sullivan, Peter
    Date
    2013
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Ng, Leo and Campbell, Amity and Burnett, Angus and O'Sullivan, Peter. 2013. Gender differences in trunk and pelvic kinematics during prolonged ergometer rowing in adolescents. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 29 (2): pp. 180-187.
    Source Title
    Journal of Applied Biomechanics
    Additional URLs
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22814388
    ISSN
    1065-8483
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/38359
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    The trunk and pelvis kinematics of 20 healthy male and female adolescent rowers were recorded during an ergometer trial using an electromagnetic tracking system (Fastrak). The kinematics of each drive phase were collected during the 1st and 20th minute, respectively. The mean and range of the kinematics, stroke rate and stroke length were compared between genders and over time. Male rowers postured their pelvis with more posterior tilt and their thoracic spine in more flexion than female rowers (P < .05). Both genders postured their pelvis in more posterior pelvic rotation and upper trunk in more flexion over time. Male rowers were found to have a significantly shorter drive phase than female rowers (P = .001). Differences in trunk and pelvic kinematics between adolescent male and female rowers suggest potentially various mechanisms for biomechanical stress. Assessment and training of rowers should take gender differences into consideration.

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