MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF THE ARMS DURING KAYAKING USING GORDON'S METHOD

The aim of this study was to develop a mathematical model of the arms during kayaking. Gordon's method has been used to develop the model. This model comprises of six kinematic chains of the arms that represent the right shoulder joint, right elbow joint, right wrist joint, left wrist joint, left elbow joint and left shoulder joint. The joints comprise of right upper arm, right lower arm, right hand-paddle, left hand-paddle, left lower arm and left upper arms.