Publication: Use, Validity and Reliability of Inertial Movement Units in Volleyball: Systematic Review of the Scientific Literature
Authors
Villarejo García, Diego ; Moreno-Villanueva, Adrián ; Soler-López, Alejandro ; Reche-Soto, Pedro ; Pino Ortega, José
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Facultades de la UMU::Facultad de Ciencias del Deporte
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MDPI
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/s23083960
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Abstract
Abstract: The use of inertial devices in sport has become increasingly common. The aim of this
study was to examine the validity and reliability of multiple devices for measuring jump height
in volleyball. The search was carried out in four databases (PubMed, Scopus,Web of Sciences and
SPORTDiscus) using keywords and Boolean operators. Twenty-one studies were selected that met
the established selection criteria. The studies focused on determining the validity and reliability of
IMUs (52.38%), on controlling and quantifying external load (28.57%) and on describing differences
between playing positions (19.05%). Indoor volleyball was the modality in which IMUs have been
used the most. The most evaluated population was elite, adult and senior athletes. The IMUs were
used both in training and in competition, evaluating mainly the amount of jump, the height of the
jumps and some biomechanical aspects. Criteria and good validity values for jump counting are
established. The reliability of the devices and the evidence is contradictory. IMUs are devices used
in volleyball to count and measure vertical displacements and/or compare these measurements
with the playing position, training or to determine the external load of the athletes. It has good
validity measures, although inter-measurement reliability needs to be improved. Further studies are
suggested to position IMUs as measuring instruments to analyze jumping and sport performance of
players and teams.
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Citation
Villarejo-García, D.H.; Moreno-Villanueva, A.; Soler-López, A.; Reche-Soto, P.; Pino-Ortega, J. Use, Validity and Reliability of Inertial Movement Units in Volleyball: Systematic Review of the Scientific Literature. Sensors 2023, 23, 3960. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23083960
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