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Document type
Journal articles

Document subtype
Full paper

Title
Wearable Sensor Analysis of Movement Biomechanics and Lateralization in Dart Throwing

Participants in the publication
Anna Letournel (Author)
INSTITUTO POLITÉCNICO DE SETÚBAL
IBEB
Joana Carvoeiro (Author)
Unidade de I&D e Inovação
LASIGE
João Elias (Author)
INSTITUTO POLITÉCNICO DE SETÚBAL - ESCOLA SUPERIOR DE TECNOLOGIA
Daniel Lopes (Author)
INSTITUTO POLITÉCNICO DE SETÚBAL - ESCOLA SUPERIOR DE TECNOLOGIA
Hugo Alexandre Ferreira (Author)
Dep. Física
IBEB

Summary
Abstract\n\nIn darts, the dominant limb typically has an advantage due to its superior performance characteristics. However, with training, the non-dominant limb can achieve nearly similar accuracy. Research suggests that left-handed individuals tend to have more balanced dexterity between their hands compared to right-handed individuals, who show a stronger preference for their dominant hand. This may provide a slight advantage for left-handed players. This study analyzed 12 participants (male and female, aged 20–25 years), including one left-handed male and one left-handed female, with the rest being right-handed. Each participant completed 18 throws with both their dominant and non- dominant limbs. The data collection was conducted using the XSENS MVN Awinda motion capture system, which employs inertial sensors placed on the hand, forearm, upper arm, and shoulder of both limbs. The MT Manager software extracted values such as angular variation, acceleration, and angular velocity, ensuring precise and synchronized data for analysis. The results showed higher scores and shorter throw durations when using the dominant hand. The male participants scored higher with both the dominant and non-dominant limb. The left-handed female showed greater dexterity balance between both limbs and the left-handed male showed better coordination, supporting the idea that left-handed individuals may have a natural advantage in dexterity symmetry.


Institution
FACULDADE DE CIÊNCIAS DA UNIVERSIDADE DE LISBOA

Where published
Sensors

Publication Identifiers
ISSN - 1424-8220

Publisher
MDPI AG



Document Identifiers
DOI - https://doi.org/10.3390/s25092862
URL - https://doi.org/10.3390/s25092862

Keywords
Dexterity Dart performance handedness real-time motion tracking Inertial Measurement Units (IMU)

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