Surface electromyographic wheel speed skate protocol and its potential in athletes' performance analysis and injury prevention

BONGIORNO, Giulia; SISTI, Giulio; DAL MAS, Francesca; BIANCUZZI, Helena; BORTOLAN, Lorenzo; PAOLATTO, Ivan; ROSA, Miriam; MICELI, Luca

doi:10.23736/s0022-4707.23.15045-6

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“…The potential of the proposed protocol is mainly due to its engineering. Firstly, these analyses do not require the use of a synchronized camera to identify the start and stop moments of the cyclicity in the movement, analyzing the data acquired faster, on the one hand, and on the other partially automated since the events are determined by the accelerometer, as in other previous experiences of the authors in the sports field in the field of speed skating (Bongiorno et al, 2022b(Bongiorno et al, , 2023bBongiorno and Miceli, 2023). In fact, the system already automatically identifies the moments of cycle start, movement phase inversion, and maximum movement peak, starting from the triaxial inertial sensor positioned at the mid-humeral level.…”

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Case report: Movement analysis in oncological rehabilitation: proposal of a kinematic and surface electromyographic protocol in breast oncology

Bongiorno,

Tomasi,

Vigni

et al. 2024

Front. Hum. Neurosci.

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IntroductionBreast cancer disease often affects the ipsilateral shoulder joint, with pain and joint limitation. Proper pain management, which can be obtained using, for example, pulsed radiofrequency of the suprascapular nerve, can help the physiotherapist mitigate patient pain. The modern technologies of kinematic analysis and surface electromyography of movement analysis can give further support in building a personalized rehabilitation program, based on the quantitative study of movement, in this case of the upper limb.MethodsA brief case report was conceived to develop and test the evolution of a shoulder joint analysis protocol based on an inertial accelerometer and non-invasive surface electromyography.ResultsAn analysis algorithm was defined to adapt to the needs of patients operated on at the breast based on a kinematic component (ROM - range of movement - and Jerk index) and an electromyographic one (study of muscle behavior in groups of four). The coactivations were also evaluated, both as an average value and in graphical form, to offer the physiotherapist a complete overview of the movement of the upper limb.DiscussionThe promising protocol results underline its strengths, including the simplicity of use, combined with the reduced time required for processing the reports and the portability of the PC-sensors complex, making these analyses potentially valuable for patient care.

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Case report: Movement analysis in oncological rehabilitation: proposal of a kinematic and surface electromyographic protocol in breast oncology

Bongiorno,

Tomasi,

Vigni

et al. 2024

Front. Hum. Neurosci.

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Training in Roller Speed Skating: Proposal of Surface Electromyography and Kinematics Data for Educational Purposes in Junior and Senior Athletes

Bongiorno,

Sisti,

Biancuzzi

et al. 2024

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Introduction: Roller skating shares biomechanical similarities with other sports, but specific studies on speed skaters are limited. Injuries, particularly to the groin, are frequent and related to acute and chronic muscle stress. Technology, particularly surface electromyography, can now be used to monitor performance and prevent injuries, especially those caused by muscular asymmetries. Such studies can be used to enhance training and for educational purposes. Materials and methods: This pilot study was conducted on three subjects: two cadet-athletes and a novice, compared with the performance model of an elite athlete. Surface electromyography and kinematic analysis monitored the lower limb muscles during the propulsion and recovery phases of skating. Electrodes were placed on specific muscles, and triaxial accelerometers were used to detect kinematic differences and asymmetries. The results: Cadet 1 was closest to the elite athlete’s performance model compared to Cadet 2, especially in kinematics and muscle efficiency. However, both cadets showed electromyographic differences compared to the elite athlete, with uneven muscle co-activations. The novice exhibited more oscillations and earlier propulsion compared to the elite athlete. Discussion: Using electromyography and kinematic analysis made it possible to identify differences between elite athletes, cadets, and novices. These observations provide useful data for developing personalized training and educational plans and preventing injuries related to muscle overload.

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Surface electromyographic wheel speed skate protocol and its potential in athletes' performance analysis and injury prevention

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Case report: Movement analysis in oncological rehabilitation: proposal of a kinematic and surface electromyographic protocol in breast oncology

Case report: Movement analysis in oncological rehabilitation: proposal of a kinematic and surface electromyographic protocol in breast oncology

Training in Roller Speed Skating: Proposal of Surface Electromyography and Kinematics Data for Educational Purposes in Junior and Senior Athletes

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