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Injury Profiles and Off-ice Jumping Analysis of Female Synchronized Ice Skaters

Smith, Alexandra Michaele
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4618-4541
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1529341696268529

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2018, Master of Science in Exercise and Health Studies, Miami University, Exercise and Health Studies.
Synchronized skating is the newest division of figure skating and injury research in this division is minimal. This study investigates the prevalence and incidence of injuries in synchronized skating, and compares off-ice jumping data between synchronized skaters across jumping level. Retrospective questionnaires were completed by 58 synchronized skaters across 5 levels. Sixteen collegiate and open collegiate level skaters completed 3 off-ice jumping exercises on a force plate. Of the 51 reported synchro injuries, 35 (68.6%) were acute injuries, with injuries to the head and spine being the most prevalent. There was a significant difference in injury prevalence found across moves-in-the-field test levels (p=.018), and between Jackson and Edea skating boot brands (p=0.039). There was a significant difference in stiffness between jumping groups during left leg (p= 0.007) and right leg (p=0.003) metronome hopping. Acute injuries may be more prevalent in synchro due to the multiple skaters on the ice. Edea boots’ stiffness may lead to injury, and synchro skaters may benefit from wearing different boot types. Lastly, synchronized skaters with higher jumping ability seem to be less stiff, which could be an indication of a quicker release. Further research is needed that includes different synchro levels and rotational jumping.
Mark Walsh (Advisor)
Kevin Ballard (Committee Member)
Thelma Horn (Committee Member)
Biomechanics; Epidemiology; Health Sciences; Kinesiology
figure skating; synchronized skating; jumping; biomechanics; injury; kinesiology; sport injury; athletics; epidemiology

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  • Smith, A. M. (2018). Injury Profiles and Off-ice Jumping Analysis of Female Synchronized Ice Skaters [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1529341696268529

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Smith, Alexandra. Injury Profiles and Off-ice Jumping Analysis of Female Synchronized Ice Skaters. 2018. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1529341696268529.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Smith, Alexandra. "Injury Profiles and Off-ice Jumping Analysis of Female Synchronized Ice Skaters." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1529341696268529

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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