FUNCTIONAL MODEL OF LUNGES  FOR PROFESSIONAL VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

Baltin M.; Fedianin A.; Samigullin B.; Dubrovsky P.; Baltina T.

doi:10.14529/hsm24s119

M. Baltin Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia; Volga Region State University of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism, Kazan, Russia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5005-1699 baban.bog@mail.ru
A. Fedianin Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia; Volga Region State University of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism, Kazan, Russia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1315-6050 artishock23@gmail.com
B. Samigullin Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia; NeuroStart Medical Center, Kazan, Russia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5654-415X samigullin.md@gmail.com
P. Dubrovsky Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0990-5988 pascha.dubrovskij@gmail.com
T. Baltina Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3798-7665 tvbaltina@gmail.com

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14529/hsm24s119

Keywords: movement analysis, volleyball players, dorsiflexion, inversion, ankle joint

Abstract

Aim. The objective of this study is to construct a biomechanical model of lunges in professional volleyball athletes to evaluate the functionality of the ankle joint. Materials and methods. The study participants comprised professional volleyball players aged 14 to 18 years and non-athletes aged 18 to 23 years, serving as the control group. Informed consent was obtained from all participants who were appraised of the testing process. The biomechanical model was developed using the Vicon Nexus program, with reflective markers placed at key points of the ankle joint. Movement amplitude in the ankle joint was recorded using six Vicon MX cameras. Results. The professional volleyball athletes exhibited a broader range of motion in the ankle joint during dorsiflexion compared to the control group. The eccentric contraction of the plantar flexor muscles of the ankle joint may contribute to a reduction in supportive force when the forefoot approaches the ground at a larger angle, as opposed to a smaller angle. Conclusions. Our findings suggest that professional volleyball athletes use the ankle joint more effectively, a phenomenon potentially linked to their specific volleyball training and experience.

Author Biographies

M. Baltin , Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia; Volga Region State University of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism, Kazan, Russia

Researcher, “Mechanobiology” Research Laboratory, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia; Leading Specialist, Laboratory of Biomechanics of Sports, Volga State University of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism, Kazan, Russia.

A. Fedianin , Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia; Volga Region State University of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism, Kazan, Russia

Junior Researcher, “Mechanobiology” Research Laboratory, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia; Junior Researcher, Laboratory of Physiology of Sports, Volga State University of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism, Kazan, Russia.

B. Samigullin , Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia; NeuroStart Medical Center, Kazan, Russia

Junior Researcher, “Mechanobiology” Research Laboratory, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia; Director and Practicing Neurologist/Manual Therapist at the NeuroStart Medical Center, Kazan, Russia.

P. Dubrovsky , Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia

Undergraduate Student, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia.

T. Baltina , Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia

Associate Professor, Candidate of Biological Sciences, Head of the “Mechanobiology" Research Laboratory, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia.

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FUNCTIONAL MODEL OF LUNGES FOR PROFESSIONAL VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

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