AN EMG PREPROCESSING PIPELINE AND A GUI FOR PARALYMPIC CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING SITTING POSITION ASSESSMENT

Authors

Hatim Barioudi, Department of Biomedical Information Technology, Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Dortmund, GermanyFollow
Leonie Hirsch, Department of Neuroscience, Institute of Sports and Sports Sciences, University of Freiburg, Freiburg , Germany
Dominic Wintergerst, Department of Neuroscience, Institute of Sports and Sports Sciences, University of Freiburg, Freiburg , Germany
Ralf Rombach, Olympic Training Center Freiburg Black Forest, Freiburg, Germany
Walter Rapp, Olympic Training Center Freiburg Black Forest, Freiburg, Germany
Thomas Felderhoff, Department of Biomedical Information Technology, Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Dortmund, Germany
Natalie Mrachacz-Kersting, Department of Neuroscience, Institute of Sports and Sports Sciences, University of Freiburg, Freiburg , Germany

Category

Paralympics

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

An efficient sitting position and the sledge design are crucial for the success of para-athletes in cross-country sit skiing. However, there is a lack of studies on the effects of sitting positions on the performance of para-athletes. This study introduces an EMG preprocessing pipeline and a GUI to analyse and compare muscle activation in different sitting positions, as well as identify key factors to quantify the optimal sitting position. As desired by the coaches, this provides the opportunity to compare muscle activation during different sitting positions and conditions immediately after measurements. Test measurements were conducted with non-disabled athletes to validate the functionality of the EMG preprocessing pipeline and the developed GUI. This could allow coaches to quickly gain insights into the specific requirements of each athlete and make informed decisions on how the sitting position should be adjusted to improve performance and prevent injuries.

Recommended Citation

Barioudi, Hatim; Hirsch, Leonie; Wintergerst, Dominic; Rombach, Ralf; Rapp, Walter; Felderhoff, Thomas; and Mrachacz-Kersting, Natalie (2024) "AN EMG PREPROCESSING PIPELINE AND A GUI FOR PARALYMPIC CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING SITTING POSITION ASSESSMENT," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 42: Iss. 1, Article 82.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/82