Can wearable technology and machine learning techniques monitor standard upper limb drill movements in elite women ’s water polo?

Introduction: Water polo upper limb external load monitoring cannot be currently measured accurately due to technological and methodological challenges. This is problematic as large fluctuations in volume and intensity of overhead movements may affect performance and alter injury risk. A previous investigation of two training camps found greater shooting volumes and less average shot rest time increased the likelihood of athletes reporting shoulder symptoms. Upper limb injuries account for the greatest number of training days lost in the national women ’s water polo squad.
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: O2023SMA-220 Source Type: research