Purpose: Cycling is a sport in which the risk of overload and injuries is very high. The aim of this study is to perform movement analysis of tandem track cyclists using a video system. Basic procedures: Male and female tandem track cyclists of the Polish national team were examined. To evaluate the position of the track cyclist during rest and track cycling, CONTEMPLAS video movement analysis system was used. Trunk, elbow, hip, knee and ankle angles were measured. Data analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel 2010 and Statistica v.10. The level of statistical significance was p = 0.05. Main findings: Statistically significant differences with regard to the hip joint were observed between the position of the cyclist at rest and during track cycling. No significant differences regarding the trunk, elbow, knee or ankle joints of the cyclist were observed neither on the track nor on a cycle trainer. Conclusion: Interpretation of the results obtained from the use of objective movement analysis contributes to the individualization of therapy and training.
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