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Coq R, Watelain E, Castagna O. Temporal adaptation of the postural control following a prolonged fin swimming. Eur J Appl Physiol 2024:10.1007/s00421-024-05512-4. [PMID: 38802707 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-024-05512-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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PURPOSE Postural control deteriorates following a transition between two environments, highlighting a sensory conflict when returning to natural conditions. Aquatic immersion offers new perspectives for studying postural control adaptation in transitional situations. Our aim is to study immediate and post-task static postural control adaptation on land after a prolonged fin swimming exercise in total immersion. METHODS Standing static postural control was assessed in 14 professional or recreational SCUBA divers (11 men, 3 women; 33.21 ± 10.70 years), with eyes open and closed, before, immediately after, and in the following 20 min following a fully-immersed 45-min fin swimming exercise. Centre-of-pressure metrics (COP) including average position, amplitude, velocity, length and 95% ellipse were evaluated in medial-lateral (x-axis) and anterior-posterior (y-axis) directions with a force platform. The Romberg ratio was also assessed for each metric. RESULTS A two-way repeated measures analysis of variance revealed a significant effect of the measurement period on COPx vel (p = 0.01), COPy vel (p < 0.01) and Length (p < 0.01), and of the visual condition on COPy vel (p < 0.01) and Length (p < 0.01). Eyes closed measures were systematically higher than eyes open measures despite there being no significant difference in the Romberg ratio in all periods. Post-immersion, the velocity and total trajectory of the centre of pressure remained systematically lower than baseline values in both visual conditions. CONCLUSION Post-immersion, COP velocity and length significantly decreased, suggesting a sensory reweighting strategy potentially associated with ankle stiffening.
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- Rémi Coq
- Perception Unit, Military Biomedical Research Institute-IRBA, Brétigny-sur-Orge, France
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- Underwater Research Team-ERRSO, Military Biomedical Research Institute-IRBA, Toulon, France.
- LAMHESS (UPR 6312), Université de Nice, Nice, France.
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Matsuura Y, Matsunaga N, Iizuka S, Akuzawa H, Kaneoka K. Muscle Synergy of the Underwater Undulatory Swimming in Elite Male Swimmers. Front Sports Act Living 2020; 2:62. [PMID: 33345053 PMCID: PMC7739797 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2020.00062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Improving the performance of underwater undulatory swimming (UUS) improves swimming time, so it is important to identify the pattern of muscle coordination in swimmers with fast UUS. This study aimed to identify muscular coordination in the trunk and lower limb during UUS in elite swimmers. Nine swimmers (aged 20 ± 2 years; height, 1.74 ± 0.03 m; weight, 73.0 ± 4.4 kg) participated in this study. Measurements were taken by electromyography of eight muscles: rectus abdominis (RA), internal abdominal muscle (IO), rectus femoris (RF), erector spinae (ES), multifidus (MF), tibialis anterior (TA), and thigh biceps (BF), and gastrocnemius (GS). For evaluation of muscle coordination, “muscle synergy” and “activation coefficient” were calculated using non-negative matrix factorization from electromyographic data. Kick frequency, kick amplitude, swim velocity, and kinematics of the pelvis were also calculated. Kick cycle was divided into two kick phases: downward kick (from the highest toe vertical coordinate to the lowest point) and upward kick (from the lowest point to the highest point). Kick frequency, kick amplitude, and swimming velocity were 1.9 ± 0.3 Hz, 0.45 ± 0.6 m, and 1.8 ± 0.2 m·s −1, respectively. The maximum backward pelvic tilt was 94.4 ± 4.5° and the minimum (forward) was 90.8 ± 5.7°. Three muscle synergy values were extracted from each swimmer during UUS: those involved in the transition from upward kick to downward kick (Synergy 1), downward kick (Synergy 2), and upward kick (Synergy 3). Synergy 1 involved mainly the RF, IO, and RA, which were activated during the turn from the upward to the downward phase. Synergy 2 involved mainly the MF, ES, and TA in the downward kick. Synergy 3 corresponded to the coordination of the BF and GS, which were active in the upward kick. In UUS by elite swimmers, both the upward kick and downward kick followed the trunk muscles involved in the pelvic forward–backward tilt movement, and lower limb muscles were activated. Muscle coordination based on pelvic forward-backward tilt during UUS is expected to contribute to the coaching field for elite swimmer development.
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- Yuiko Matsuura
- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan
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- General Education Core Curriculum Division, Seigakuin University, Ageo, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan
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Yamakawa KK, Shimojo H, Takagi H, Tsubakimoto S, Sengoku Y. Effect of increased kick frequency on propelling efficiency and muscular co-activation during underwater dolphin kick. Hum Mov Sci 2017; 54:276-286. [PMID: 28605694 DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2017.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2016] [Revised: 06/01/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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In this study, we investigated the effects of increased kick frequency on the propelling efficiency and the muscular co-activation during underwater dolphin kick. Participants included eight female collegiate swimmers. The participants performed seven 15-m underwater dolphin kick swimming trials at different kick frequencies, which is 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, and 115% of their maximum effort. The Froude (propelling) efficiency of the dolphin kick was calculated from the kinematic analysis. The surface electromyography was measured from six muscles (rectus abdominis, erector spinae, rectus femoris, biceps femoris, tibialis anterior, and gastrocnemius). From the EMG data, the co-active phase during one cycle in the trunk, thigh, and leg was evaluated. Our results show that the Froude efficiency decreased at the supra-maximum kick frequency (e.g. 100%F: 0.72±0.03 vs. 115%F: 0.70±0.03, p<.05). The co-active phase in the trunk, thigh, and leg increased with increasing the kick frequency (e.g. 85%F vs. 115%F, p<0.05). Furthermore, it was observed that there was a negative relationship between the trunk co-active phase and the Froude efficiency (r=-0.527, p<0.05). Therefore, both the propelling efficiency and the muscular activation pattern became inefficient when the swimmer increased their kick frequency above their maximum effort.
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- Keisuke Kobayashi Yamakawa
- Department of Sport Wellness Sciences, Japan Women's College of Physical Education, 8-19-1, Kitakarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Health and Sports, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, Japan.
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- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennoudai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
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- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennoudai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
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- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennoudai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
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Vie B, Loffredo R, Sanahdji F, Weber JP, Jammes Y. Consequences of repetitive toenail cutting by podiatric physicians on force production, endurance to fatigue, and the electromyogram of the flexor digitorum superficialis muscles. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2016; 104:486-92. [PMID: 25275737 DOI: 10.7547/0003-0538-104.5.486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND We hypothesized that the repetitive use of a toenail clipper by podiatric physicians could induce fatigue of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) muscle, reducing the accuracy of toenail cutting. METHODS We examined the consequences of cutting a plastic sheet, reproducing the resistance of thick toenails, with a podiatric medical clipper on the maximal handgrip force (Fmax) developed by the FDS muscle and an isometric handgrip sustained at 50% of Fmax, during which endurance to fatigue and changes in the power spectra of the surface FDS muscle electromyogram (root mean square and median frequency) were measured. The same participants randomly performed one or five runs of 30 successive cuttings, each on different days. RESULTS After the first and fifth cutting runs, Fmax increased, suggesting a post-tetanic potentiation. During the handgrip sustained at 50% of Fmax, we measured a significant reduction in the tension-time index after the first cutting run. Moreover, after the fifth cutting run, the tension-time index decrease was significantly accentuated, and the decrease in FDS muscle median frequency was enhanced. No median frequency decline was measured during the cutting runs. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that the efficacy of occupational podiatric medical tasks progressively declines with the repetition of toenail cutting. We propose solutions to remedy this situation.
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- Bruno Vie
- School of Podiatry, Marseille, France
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- School of Podiatry, Marseille, France
- Unité Mixte de Recherche nb 2 – Defence Ministry, Faculty of Medicine, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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Abe T, Kojima K, Stager JM. Skeletal Muscle Mass and Muscular Function in Master Swimmers Is Related to Training Distance. Rejuvenation Res 2014; 17:415-21. [DOI: 10.1089/rej.2014.1563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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- Takashi Abe
- Department of Kinesiology, School of Public Health, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
- Counsilman Center for the Science of Swimming, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
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- Department of Kinesiology, School of Public Health, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
- Counsilman Center for the Science of Swimming, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
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- Department of Kinesiology, School of Public Health, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
- Counsilman Center for the Science of Swimming, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
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Vie B, Brerro-Saby C, Weber JP, Jammes Y. Decreased foot inversion force and increased plantar surface after maximal incremental running exercise. Gait Posture 2013; 38:299-303. [PMID: 23313412 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2012] [Revised: 11/29/2012] [Accepted: 12/05/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Formulating the hypothesis that a maximal running exercise could induce fatigue of some foot muscles, we searched for electromyographic (EMG) signs of fatigue in the tibialis anterior (TA), peroneus longus (PL), and gastrocnemius medialis (GM) muscles. We also searched for post-exercise alterations of the stationary upright standing in normal-arched feet subjects. Healthy subjects performed a maximal running exercise. Surface EMGs of the TA, PL, and GM muscles were analysed during maximal dynamic efforts. Before and after the running bout, we measured the evoked compound muscle potential (M-wave) in TA, the maximal force into inversion (MIF), and the repartition of the plantar and barycentre surfaces with a computerised stationary platform. During maximal running exercise, the median frequency of the EMG spectra declined in TA while it remained stable in the PL and GM muscles. After the exercise, MIF decreased, and both the rearfoot plantar surface and the barycentre surface increased. We concluded that a maximal running bout elicits EMG signs of fatigue, though only in the TA muscle. It also elicits post-exercise changes in the foot position during stationary upright standing which indicates a foot eversion. These data solely concern a maximal running test and they can not be extrapolated to walking or running at a low speed.
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- Bruno Vie
- Ecole de Podologie de Marseille, Marseille, France
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