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https://doi.org/10.55640/eijp-05-06-24
Kinematic Analysis Of Upper And Lower Body Movements In Volleyball Players During Ball-Entry Actions: Insights Into Performance And Injury Prevention
Abstract
This study analyzes the upper body kinematics of volleyball players during ball-entry actions, focusing on the shoulders and elbows. Utilizing maximum and mini-mum flexion, extension, and abduction/adduction values, the research highlights the functional asymmetry between the dominant and non-dominant arms during serving and spiking. The results show that the right shoulder and elbow, as dominant joints, are responsible for generating most of the force needed for effective ball entry, while the left arm stabilizes and balances the body. The findings provide insights into per-formance optimization and injury prevention strategies, particularly for managing overuse injuries in the dominant arm.
Keywords
Volleyball kinematics, shoulder flexion/extension, elbow flexion/extension
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