New Citations | BIOPAC in Athletic Performance Research
With the anticipation of the 2024 Olympics, there has been lots of recent research on athletic performance. Researchers have recorded physiological measures to provide insight for athletes trying to maximize their abilities. Here are a few studies that look into what practices can help athletes reach optimal performance…
H2OAthletes study protocol: effects of hydration changes on neuromuscular function in athletes. British Journal of Nutrition, 131(9), 1579-1590. Francisco, R., Jesus, F., Nunes, C. L., Santos, P., Alvim, M., Campa, F., Schoeller, D.A., Lukaski, H., Mendonca, G.V., Sardinha, L.F.C.B. & de Almeida Silva, A. M. L. (2024).
This study aimed to understand the relation between water intake and both neuromuscular performance and hydration status in athletes. A group of international athletes, both male and female, were tested. One group remained at a controlled level of water intake, while the other had an increased level of water intake. Neuromuscular performance and hydration indexes were recorded using BIOPAC systems.
Efficacy of Depth Jump Parameters as a Recovery Monitoring Tool. Johnson, L. (2024).
Researchers studied force plate GRF-derived data from depth jump, and peak force as a way to track neuromuscular recovery. They also examined the onset of muscle soreness through eccentric resistance exercise, all with the goal of better understanding fatigue in athletes to improve training practices. Participants performed exercises with equipment connected to a BIOPAC data acquisition module to obtain data.
Improvement of Motor Task Performance: Effects of Verbal Encouragement and Music – Key Results from a Randomized Crossover Study with Electromyographic Data. Cotellessa, F., Bragazzi, N.L., Trompetto, C., Marinelli, L., Mori, L., Faelli, E., Schenone, C., Ceylan, H.İ., Biz, C., Ruggieri, P. and Puce, L., 2024.
This study looked into the effect of music and verbal stimuli on neurophysiological mechanisms of individuals during an endurance task. The endurance task performed consisted of holding a weighted grip at a 90-degree angle for a length of time, using a BIOPAC goniometer. They studied both trained and untrained individuals and found that external motivation had a greater effect on untrained individuals, concluding that there is a limit to how much external motivation can improve performance.
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