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Additionally, the Trigno Wireless EMG system was employed to collect synchronous surface electromyography (EMG) data from the rectus abdominis and erector spinae muscles. The kinematics and EMG data of the trunk were compared across various wheelchair propulsion speeds while also examining the correlation coefficient between wheelchair propulsion speeds and: (1) the range of motion of upper limb joints as well as the trunk; (2) the maximum angular velocities of the upper limbs joints as well as the trunk; and (3) rectus abdominis and erector spinae EMG activity. Two multiple linear stepwise regression models were utilized to examine the impact of variables that had been identified as significant through correlation coefficient tests (1) and (2) on propulsion speed, respectively.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n There were significant differences in the range of motion (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n <0.01) and angular velocity (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n <0.01) of the athlete\u2019s trunk between different propulsion speeds. The range of motion (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n <0.01,\n r<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0=\u00a00.725) and angular speed (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n <0.01,\n r<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0=\u00a00.882) of the trunk showed a stronger correlation with propulsion speed than did upper limb joint movements. The multiple linear stepwise regression model revealed that the standardized\n \u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n values of trunk motion range and angular velocity in athletes were greater than those of other independent variables in both models. In terms of the EMG variables, four of six variables from the rectus abdominis showed differences at different speeds (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n <0.01), one of six variables from the erector spinae showed differences at different speeds (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n <0.01). All six variables derived from the rectus abdominis exhibited a significant correlation with propulsion speed (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n <0.05,\n r<\/jats:italic>\n >0.3), while one variable derived from the erector spinae was found to be significantly correlated with propulsion speed (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n <0.01,\n r<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0=\u00a00.551).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n The movement of the trunk plays a pivotal role in determining the propulsion speed of wheelchair racing T54 athletes. Athletes are advised to utilize trunk movements to enhance their wheelchair\u2019s propulsion speed while also being mindful of the potential negative impact on sports performance resulting from excessive trunk elevation. The findings of this study indicate that it would be beneficial for wheelchair racing T54 athletes to incorporate trunk strength training into their overall strength training regimen, with a specific emphasis on enhancing the flexion and extension muscles of the trunk.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.7717\/peerj.15792","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2023,8,10]],"date-time":"2023-08-10T04:43:14Z","timestamp":1691642594000},"page":"e15792","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":9,"title":["The effects of trunk kinematics and EMG activity of wheelchair racing T54 athletes on wheelchair propulsion speeds"],"prefix":"10.7717","volume":"11","author":[{"given":"Wei","family":"Guo","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China"},{"name":"Shaanxi XueQian Normal University, Xi\u2019an, 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