A recent study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) investigates the relationship between early sports specialization and hip kinematics in ice hockey goaltenders. Using Theia3D markerless motion capture technology, researchers examined how hip movements differ between early specialized (ES) and non-early specialized (NES) goaltenders. The findings suggest that ES goaltenders demonstrate distinct hip movement patterns, potentially as a strategy to mitigate injury risk. This research provides important insights into training practices, injury prevention, and sport specialization guidelines for young athletes.

A recent study published in PeerJ assessed the reliability of Theia3D’s markerless motion capture system under varying clothing conditions during walking. The findings indicate that both tight and loose-fitting clothing yield consistent gait analysis results, with minimal variation observed between trials and sessions.

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