In tennis, the complex serving motions produce high mechanical stresses on player's musculoskeletal, tendon and ligament joints. In this paper, different cognitive methods have been integrated in order to non-invasively assess the knee's bone and cartilage resistance at the maximum power tennis serve. The proposed methodology is based on the creation of patientspecific biomechanical model, as well as on the tracking the knee's kinematics, ground force measurement, inverse dynamics modelling and analysis of the knee using the Finite Element Method with aim to assess the knee resistance of a tennis player, considering acute deformations and potential injuries. The main objective of this paper is development of the optimised computational technology and creation of practical diagnostic tool for non-invasive assessment of the knee function during specific moves and motions in tennis. It is expected that this approach can provide prediction and injury prevention in training and competitive tennis to a significant extent.
Judo is often referred to as an explosive sport, which requires great anaerobic strength and capacity, with a well-developed aerobic system. Attaining a high level of physical fitness, strength, and fatigue tolerance is essential for achieving success in competition. Fatigue leads to decreased muscle strength, prolonged reaction time, reduced agility, neuromuscular coordination, overall body speed, concentration, and agility. The intensity at which this phenomenon occurs is known as the lactate threshold. The primary objective of the planned research was to establish a link between maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max), lactate metabolism, and the situational efficiency of selected young judoists. The sample consisted of 30 cadet and junior judo athletes from the national teams of Serbia (average age of 16.43±0.76 years, body height of 176.94±5.15 cm, and body weight of 69.71±10.64 kg). The research employed precisely standardized protocols and modern equipment to determine anthropometric characteristics, and the values of maximal oxygen consumption, lactate thresholds, and the index of a specific judo fitness test among the selected young judo athletes. Based on the obtained results, there was a moderate negative correlation between VO2max and the index of the special judo fitness test, as well as a low correlation between the first lactate threshold (PLAP) and the second lactate threshold (DLAP) with the index of the special judo fitness test (ISJFT). Additionally, a moderate negative correlation was found between VO2max and anthropometric parameters, while PLAP and DLAP exhibited low correlations with anthropometric parameters. The research results quantitatively illustrate the physiological adaptation of the top young judo athletes to the physical demands encountered during years of specific training. The proposed battery of tests can be utilized to assess the functional status of competitors more accurately and determine the competition profile for elite judo athletes.
One of the type tests on power transformers is heat run test, which checks that the characteristic winding and oil temperatures are below allowed values. This is necessary to prevent accelerated ageing and shortening of the transformer life if the temperatures are higher than the allowed values. In addition to the user's clear interest, manufacturers are also interested in the results of heat run tests, as they can verify and improve the accuracy of calculation methods and software [1]. Then they can increase the accuracy and reduce the safety margins of calculation methods, so they can change transformer construction and achieve temperatures that are much closer to the allowed ones. As the result of that, they can reduce material and production costs. The minimal test is defined by the IEC standard [2]. Due to the great mass and consequent great thermal capacity of the transformer parts, heat run tests take a very long time. The paper presents an algorithm, and its software implementation, which reduce the occupancy of test station, energy consumption and the total cost of performing heat run tests.
The aim of this study is to determine the internal and external validity of measuring the range of motion of top players during a match measured using Software System Tracking Motion BIOIRC. The research was conducted on a sample of 63 players, who were recorded during 11 official matches from the following clubs or national teams: Red Star F.C. Belgrade; Radnicki 1923 F. C. Kragujevac; Partizan F. C. Belgrade; Bordoaux F. C. Bordoaux; senior national teams of Serbia and the National Team of Belgium. The variables provide estimates of the variability of the movement of top players during the game, followed by the software system Tracking motion (BioIRC, Kragujevac, Serbia). The parameters of the movement structure were analyzed by a descriptive statistical method, and the reliability of the monitored variables was examined using linear regression analysis. Based on the obtained results of player movement during the analyzed matches, it can be concluded that the internal and external validity of the range of player movement during the first and second half of the match is very high, both at the level of the whole team and the team lines.
Software analysis of player’s motion tracking data during a football match became very important analytically-diagnostic mean for tracking of player’s functionality and efficiency in modern football. The aim of this study was to determine the intensity and structure of players’ motion during the qualification rounds for UEFA Europa League. To record the matches with the system BioIRC Tracking Motion. Algorithmic part of the software for video editing, i.e., for players’ motion tracking, was based on determining the level of similarity of the object’s color statistical distribution. The results of motion tracking analysis, were obtained using our self-developed motion tracking software. We compared our results with results of motion tracking analysis for players obtained during whole duration of the UEFA Europa League championship in seasons 2011/12 and 2012/13. Results of motion tracking analysis for FC Red Star’s players during the match FC Red Star – FC Bordeaux, have showed us that the extent of their motion during the game, significantly overcome average values in European competition.
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