• Following a long-distance classical race the whole-body kinematics of double poling by elite cross-country skiers are altered 

      Zoppirolli, Chiara; Bortolan, Lorenzo; Stella, Federico; Boccia, Gennaro; Holmberg, Hans-Christer; Schena, Federico; Pellegrini, Barbara (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-07-25)
      Introduction: <br>Although short-term (approximately 10-min) fatiguing DP has been reported not to alter the joint kinematics or displacement of the centre of mass (COM) of high-level skiers, we hypothesize that prolonged DP does change these kinematics, since muscular strength is impaired following endurance events lasting longer than 2 h. <br>Methods:<br> During the 58-km Marcialonga race ...