Gender Differences in Motor Control of the Trunk During Prolonged Ergometer Rowing
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Science
RAS ID
5399
Abstract
The aim of the study was to compare the temporal kinematics of a stroke, spino-pelvic kinematics, trunk and quadriceps muscle activation in prolonged rgometer rowing between males and female rowers. Twelve adolescent rowers performed a 20 minute rowing ergometer trial at a high self perceived rate of exertion. Spino-pelvic kinematics, muscle activity and temporal kinematics data were compared in the 1st, 10th and 20th minute. The results from this study indicate there is a difference in temporal kinematics of a rowing stroke between adolescent males and females. Furthermore, males row with a more flexed thoracic spine and a posteriorly rotated sacrum compared to females at the catch and the finish positions.
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Ng, L., Burnett, A. F., & O'Sullivan, P. (2008). Gender Differences in Motor Control of the Trunk During Prolonged Ergometer Rowing. Proceedings of XXVIth International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports. (pp. 382-385). Seoul, Korea. Korean Society of Sports Biomechanics and Department of Physical Education,Seoul National University. Available here