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The inter-tester repeatability of a model for analysing elbow flexion-extension during overhead sporting movements

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This study investigates the inter-tester repeatability of an upper limb direct kinematic (ULDK) model specifically for the reporting of elbow flexion-extension (FE) during overhead sporting movements, such as cricket bowling. The ULDK model consists of an upper arm and a forearm connected with a 6° of freedom elbow joint. The ULDK model was assessed for inter-tester repeatability by calculating elbow FE during cricket bowling in two sessions, with unique testers applying the kinematic marker set in each session. Analysis of both elbow FE time-varying waveforms (statistical parametric mapping = 0% time different) and extracted discrete events (no statistical differences, strong correlations > 0.9) support that this model is inter-tester repeatable at assessing elbow FE within the context of cricket bowling. This model is recommended as a framework in future studies for measuring elbow kinematics during other overhead sporting tasks, with recommendations for further participant-specific considerations.

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  1. The School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia

    Denny J. M. Wells, Cyril J. Donnelly, Bruce C. Elliott & Jacqueline A. Alderson

  2. Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, Auckland University of Technology, 17 Antares Place, Rosedale, Auckland, 0632, New Zealand

    Denny J. M. Wells & Jacqueline A. Alderson

  3. Department of Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Sport, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia

    Kane J. Middleton

  4. La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia

    Kane J. Middleton

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Wells, D.J.M., Donnelly, C.J., Elliott, B.C. et al. The inter-tester repeatability of a model for analysing elbow flexion-extension during overhead sporting movements. Med Biol Eng Comput 56, 1853–1860 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11517-018-1820-5

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