Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION, sa.7, ss.522-530, 2024 (SCI-Expanded)
Context: Analyzing fl ick movement kinematics biomechanically is important to prevent sport-related injuries in underwater hockey players since the aquatic-based fl ick movement is completely different from land-based fl ick movements. The study aimed to describe the fl ick movement kinematic biomechanically in underwater hockey players. Moreover, this study further aimed to investigate the effect of the Thrower ' s Ten exercises on fl ick movement kinematics in underwater hockey players. Design: Descriptive laboratory study. Methods: Seventeen underwater hockey players (age: 26.2 [4.3] y; sports age: 6.2 [4.5] y) were included. First, 2 underwater cameras using motion capture video analysis MATLAB were used to biomechanically analyze the angular changes on the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and body while players were performing the fl ick movements. Players were then recruited to the Thrower ' s Ten exercise program for 6 weeks. Flick movement kinematics and fl ick-throwing distance were recorded at baseline and 6 weeks. Results: The fl ick movement kinematic patterns demonstrated increased shoulder fl exion (from 102.5 degrees to 144.9 degrees), wrist extension (from 9.5 degrees to 10.8 degrees), and upper-extremity rotation (from 5.7 degrees to 56.8 degrees) while decreased elbow extension (from 107.7 degrees to 159.2 degrees) from the stick met the puck until the competition of the movement. The Thrower ' s Ten exercises improved the elbow extension ( P = .04), wrist extension ( P = .01), body rotation ( P < .001), and fl ick-throwing distance ( P < .001) from baseline to 6 weeks. Conclusion: This study describes the underwater fl ick kinematic technique biomechanically and interprets preliminary fi ndings for the fi rst time. Thus, 6 weeks of Thrower ' s Ten exercise program provides more body muscle movements than the smaller ones during the fl ick movements and higher fl ick-throwing distance in underwater hockey players.