Repeated practice runs during on-snow training do not generate any measurable neuromuscular alterations in elite alpine skiers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5285652 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marine Alhammoud (0000-0002-0461-6051, Fédération française de cardiologie, corresponding author), Olivier Girard (0000-0002-4797-182X, The University of Western Australia), Clint Hansen (0000-0003-4813-3868, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel), Sebastien Racinai (0000-0003-0348-4744, Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital), Frederic Meyer (0000-0002-1434-6542, University of Oslo), Christophe Hautier (0000-0002-9845-2456, Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité), Christophe André Hautier, Baptiste Morel (0000-0002-2872-6423, Université Savoie Mont Blanc) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Pages | 829195-829195 |
| Publication date | 2022-07-29 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2624-9367 • E-ISSN: 2624-9367 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fspor.2022.829195 |
| PMID | 35966108 |
| OpenAlex | W4288514198 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 52 |
BackgroundAlpine skiers typically train using repeated practice runs requiring high bursts of muscle activity but there is little field-based evidence characterizing neuromuscular function across successive runs.PurposeTo examine the impact of repeated ski runs on electromyographic activity (EMG) of the knee extensors and flexors in elite alpine skiers.MethodsNineteen national team alpine skiers were tested during regular ski training [Slalom (SL), Giant Slalom (GS), Super Giant Slalom and Downhill (Speed)] for a total of 39 training sessions. The surface EMG of thevastus lateralis(VL),rectus femoris(RF),vastus medialis(VM),biceps femoris(BF) andsemimembranosus/semitendinosus(SMST) muscles was continuously recorded along with right knee and hip angles. The EMGroot mean squaresignal was normalized to a maximal voluntary contraction (%MVC). The first and fourth runs of the training session were compared.ResultsThere was no meaningful main effect of run on EMG relative activation time or mean power frequency beyond the skier's intrinsic variability. However, EMG activity of thevastiiincreased from the first to the fourth run in SL [VM, ~+3%MVC for IL and outside leg (OL),p= 0.035)], speed (VL, IL:+6%/OL:+11%,p= 0.015), and GS (VM, IL:0/OL:+7%,p< 0.001); the later with an interaction with leg (p< 0.001) due to a localized increase on the OL. The run time and turn time did not change from the first to the fourth run. There were no meaningful changes in angular velocities, amplitude of movement, or maximal and minimal angles.ConclusionNeuromuscular activity remains highly stable in elite skiers with low variability across four runs
Alpine skiing · Biceps · Electromyography · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Physical therapy · Vastus medialis · Mathematics · Medicine · Sports injuries and prevention · Sports Performance and Training · Winter Sports Injuries and Performance
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