Communicating and using biomechanical measures through visual cues to optimise safe and effective rowing
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Author(s)
McGregor, AH
Buckeridge, E
Murphy, AJ
Bull, AMJ
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
The use of representations of physiological parameters to an athlete and coach during training is becoming increasingly common. Their utility is enhanced when the appropriate data are captured and communicated in real time for the athlete to make training adjustments immediately. The aim of this work was to develop a biofeedback tool for ergometer rowing by creating a data acquisition system, data analysis and interpretation that could be conducted in real time and a feedback system with appropriate cues to the athlete. This fourteen year study resulted in a set of measured parameters with inferred correlations between the directly measured parameters acquired during the activity and performance and injury outcome measures. These parameters were represented through a customisable visual display in real-time during ergometer training. An athlete and coach open survey was conducted to assess the utility of the biofeedback tool. This survey found that all parties valued the feedback system since it provided a common language to identify body motion and performance parameters in a way that was accessible and meaningful to all parties as well available during training and coaching. Athletes noted that it helped them to understand body segment motion and its relation to performance and both coaches and medical staff valued this in enhancing performance and monitoring injury and injury prediction. There was also speculation that the system help to underpin coaching practice and its translation to the team. The biofeedback tool has been adopted by the British elite rowing squad.
Date Issued
2015-12-10
Date Acceptance
2015-10-16
Citation
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P - Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology, 2015, 230 (4), pp.246-252
ISSN
1754-3371
Publisher
SAGE
Start Page
246
End Page
252
Journal / Book Title
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P - Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology
Volume
230
Issue
4
Copyright Statement
© Sage 2015. The final publication is available via Sage at http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337115618552
Subjects
Science & Technology
Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Engineering, Mechanical
Sport Sciences
Engineering
Biofeedback
biomechanics
rowing
injury
performance
ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICE
SPINAL KINEMATICS
FORCE PRODUCTION
PERFORMANCE
ERGOMETER
ROWERS
ASYMMETRIES
OARSWOMEN
MOTION
POWER
09 Engineering
11 Medical And Health Sciences
Publication Status
Published