We conduct research on the analysis of the kinematics and dynamics of selected human movements, particularly sports technique. We specialise in optimising the striking technique of combat sports players.
The laboratory's research scope:
- precise diagnostics, muscle and joint training tailored to the fitness level of the person exercising
- kinetic testing of the reaction of ground forces on the platform, analysis of the distribution of pressure forces on the support plane - pressure of the feet on the ground and deviations of the centre of gravity
- three-plane real-time recording of impact force and contact time with the target
- muscular dynamometric assessment, using an electric dynamometer
- postural stability and balance assessment
- assessment of gait quality
Laboratory instrumentation equipment:
- BIODEX System 4 - a comprehensive set-up that allows muscles to be worked in a variety of conditions through the use of an electric dynamometer. It is a great tool for athletes providing opportunities for isokinetic exercises - concerning a selected group of muscles. It also helps to assess the athlete's level of preparation for competitions and the risk of injury.
- the Kistler piezoelectric platform with software allows the analysis of ground pressure in three XYZ measuring axes over time
- Piezo platform for the measurement of impact in three XYZ measurement axes over time
- BTS G-WALK portable system for functional motion analysis. It is a wireless sensor placed on the hip rim. It is used for free movement analysis as well as diagnostics of basic motor skills.
Diagnosis and sports training programming based on the kinematic effect of the target
We define the kinematic target effect as the influence of objects of different types and sizes constituting the impact target or lack thereof on the spatio-temporal parameters of the technique performed. The cognitive aim of the project is to gain knowledge of what circumstances of hitting an object constituting a physical target or lack thereof (non-collision projection of the target) will be most similar to the conditions of a sports fight. The application objective is to provide knowledge to develop the potential use of a low-cost augmented reality projection apparatus with the support of traditional combat sports training equipment.
Optimising performance in sport, in the field of therapeutic and preventive health measures
The aim is to analyse and develop an interdisciplinary model within a multidimensional approach to effective human functional performance enhancement focused on the biomechanical and biopsychosocial concept of movement optimisation. The research conducted within the project will contribute to knowledge on the biomechanical and psychological determinants of functional performance enhancement in the context of sport and health prevention. Identify methods to support athletes' performance in the training process. Obtain data to support the search for new physiotherapeutic and rehabilitation solutions. Building diagnostic capabilities using biomechanical and psychological tools.
Effective mass and its influence on striking power in selected combat sports.
The aim is to determine and catalogue the effective mass (Me) of selected combat sports strikes and to see if there is a relationship between it and striking force. The aim of the project is to find answers to the following questions: What is the percentage of effective mass in selected strikes in different combat sports, are there significant differences between Me and combat sports, are there significant differences in Me and striking force between right and left limbs. The knowledge gained will allow the development of a mobile application to quickly estimate the strength of a punch based on video footage and to apply it in training practice.
Scientific achievements of the laboratory staff in recent years
1. Wąsik, J., Mosler, D., Ortenburger, D., Góra, T., Podstawski, R. (2023). Differences in Velocities of Crucial Body Segments while Executing Roundhouse Kicks for Both Sides. Journal of Human Kinetics, 85, 97-10
2. Wąsik, J., Mosler, D., Góra, T., Scurek, R. (2023). Conception of effective mass and effect of force – measurement of taekwon-do master. Physical Activity Review, 1, 11-16. doi: 10.16926/par.2023.11.02
3. Ortenburger, D., Mosler, D., Cholewa, J., Wąsik, J. (2023). Relationship of Sense of Coherence to Healthy Behavior in Taekwon-Do Athletes. Sustainability, 3, ID article 2213. doi: 10.3390/su15032213
4. Wąsik J, Mosler D, Ortenburger D, Góra T. Stereophotogrammetry measurement of kinematic target effect as speed accuracy benchmark indicator for kicking performance in martial arts. Acta Bioeng Biomech 2022;23. https://doi.org/10.37190/abb-01926-2021-06
5. Wąsik J, Mosler D, Ortenburger D, Góra T, Cholewa J. Kinematic Effects of the Target on the Velocity of Taekwon-Do Roundhouse Kicks. J Hum Kinet 2021;80:61–9. https://doi.org/10.2478/hukin-2021-0103
6. Wąsik, J., Mosler, D., Góra, T., & Ortenburger, D. (2020). Application of inertial sensors system for diagnosis of taekwon-do’s forms performance – a case study. ARCH BUDO, 16, 195-202 (IF=1.014; 100 pkt)
7. Pavlova, I., Zikrach, D., Mosler, D., Ortenburger, D., Góra, T., & Wąsik, J. (2020). Determinants of anxiety levels among young males in a threat of experiencing military conflict-Applying a machine-learning algorithm in a psychosociological study. PloS One, 15(10), e0239749 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0239749 (IF=2.74; 100 pkt)
8. Wąsik, J., Ortenburger, D.,& Andriychuk, O. (2020). The strategy of coping with stress and selected health-related behavioural patterns of demobilized battle participants. Medical Studies/Studia Medyczne, 36(2), 116-121. https://doi.org/10.5114/ms.2020.96791 (20 pkt)
9. Cholewa, C., Witkowski, M., Wąsik, J., & Góra, T. (2020). Declared and actual students’ physical activity. Physical Education of Students, 24(3), 135-140. https://doi.org/10.15561/20755279.2020.03021 (100 pkt)
10. Ortenburger, D., Góra, T., Borysova, O., Mosler, D., Wąsik, J. (2020). Self-reported evaluation of adaptation to psychophysical strain in the context of subjective health behaviour of physical education students. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, Supplement issue 1, 477-483. doi: 10.7752/jpes.2020.s1070 (70 pkt)
11. Wasik, J., Góra, T., Ortenburger, D., Shan, G. Kinematic quantification of straight-punch techniques using the preferred and non-preferred fist in taekwon-do (2019) Biomedical Human Kinetics, 11 (1), pp. 115-120
12. Pavlova, I., Bodnar, I., Mosler, D., Ortenburger, D., Wasik, J.The influence of karate training on preparing preschool girls for school education(2019) Ido Movement for Culture, 19 (2), pp. 12-20
13. Wąsik, J., Cynarski, W.J., Szymczyk, D., Vencesbrito, A.M., Korobeynikov, G., Zwierko, T. Changes in foot pressure on the ground during gyaku-zuki (Punch) in a karate athlete: A case study (2019) Trends in Sport Sciences, 26 (4), pp. 153-156
14. Bukova, A., Hagovska, M., Drackova, D., Horbacz, A., Wasik, J., Krucanica, L. Awareness of patients suffering from selected chronic diseases of the importance of physical activity in treating their disorders (2019) Physical Activity Review, 7, pp. 234-239
15. Wasik, J., Ortenburger, D., Góra, T., Mosler, D. The influence of effective distance on the impact of a punch - Preliminary Analysis (2018) Physical Activity Review, 6, pp. 81-86
16. Ortenburger, D., Wąsik, J., Tsos, А., Bielikowa, N., Andrijchuk, O., Indyka, S. Forms of expressing anger in hospitalised Ukrainianpost-deployed™ service members (2018) Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 25 (1), pp. 172-175
17. Wąsik, J., Ortenburger, D., Góra, T., Shan, G., Mosler, D., Wodarski, P., Michnik, R.A. The influence of gender, dominant lower limb and type of target on the velocity of taekwon-do front kick (2018) Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics, 20 (2), pp. 133-138
18. Wąsik, J., Ortenburger, D., Góra, T. The kinematic effects of taekwondo strokes in various conditions the outside environment. Interpretation in the psychological aspect and perspective of application in sport, health-related training and survival abilities (2017) Archives of Budo, 12, pp. 287-292
Head of the Centre: Prof. Jacek Wąsik
email: j.wasik@ujd.edu.pl