Lower-limb kinematic characteristics of Taekwondo kicks at different attack angles

本篇研究為本實驗室博士班學長劉宗德老師2021年發表於International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport之研究

1. 題目：Lower-limb kinematic characteristics of Taekwondo kicks at different attack angles

2. 研究目的：The aim of the present study was to investigate the variation of lower-limb kinematic characteristics and movement patterns in elite taekwondo competitors when performing roundhouse kicks at various attack angles.

3. 發表於那裡：International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport

4. 文章最重要的發現：The variables; peak linear velocity at the pelvis, maximum left-pelvis tilt, posterior pelvis tilt, left pelvis internal rotation angles, posterior pelvic tilt angular velocity, and left pelvis rotation velocity; were greater at the larger attack angles. Moreover, the maximum distal knee joint flexion was greater whereas the maximum flexion angle of the proximal hip joint was smaller at a larger attack angle. This study identified the kinematic differences in lower-limb motion between roundhouse kicks performed at different attack angles. Taekwondo athletes should adjust not only their rotational but also their linear kinematics at the more proximal segments and joints to cope with different attack angles.