Biomechanics of fencing sport: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of our scoping review was to identify and summarize current evidence on the biomechanics of fencing to inform athlete development and injury prevention.

Design

Scoping review.

Method

Peer-reviewed research was identified from electronic databases using a structured keyword search. Details regarding experimental design, study group characteristics and measured outcomes were extracted from retrieved studies, summarized and information regrouped under themes for analysis. The methodological quality of the evidence was evaluated.

Results

Thirty-seven peer-reviewed studies were retrieved, the majority being observational studies conducted with experienced and elite athletes. The methodological quality of the evidence was "fair" due to the limited

SUBMITTER: Chen TL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5302478 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature