Mário A Simim1,2, Paul S Bradley3, Bruno V da Silva4, Edmar L Mendes5, Marco T de Mello6, Moacir Marocolo5, Gustavo R da Mota5. 1. School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil - mams.ef@gmail.com. 2. Human Performance and Sport Research Group, Department of Sport Sciences, Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Brazil - mams.ef@gmail.com. 3. Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK. 4. Department of Environmental, Biological and Health Sciences, University Center of Belo Horizonte (Uni-BH), Belo Horizonte, Brazil. 5. Human Performance and Sport Research Group, Department of Sport Sciences, Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Brazil. 6. School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study quantified the degree of game-induced muscular fatigue in amputee soccer players. METHODS: Thirty-three male amputee soccer players performed muscular tests (Push Up Test [PUT], Countermovement Jump Test [CMJ] and medicine-ball throw [MBT]) before and after a competitive match. Five players served as a control group. The rating of perceived exertion was recorded after each battery. RESULTS: Control group demonstrated no differences between the two testing batteries (P>0.05, effect size [ES]: 0.1-0.4). However, match group illustrated markedly lower performances for PUT (-17%, P<0.01, ES: 0.9) with less pronounced declines in MBT (-8%, P<0.01, ES: 0.7) and CMJ (-5%, P<0.01, ES: 0.3) compared to pre-match values. The rating of perceived exertion were higher after the match compared to baseline values (+60%, P<0.01, ES: 2.4). CONCLUSIONS: The data demonstrate that the fatigue experienced after amputee soccer matches causes impairments in muscular performance and this could be different to able-bodied players.
BACKGROUND: This study quantified the degree of game-induced muscular fatigue in amputee soccer players. METHODS: Thirty-three male amputee soccer players performed muscular tests (Push Up Test [PUT], Countermovement Jump Test [CMJ] and medicine-ball throw [MBT]) before and after a competitive match. Five players served as a control group. The rating of perceived exertion was recorded after each battery. RESULTS: Control group demonstrated no differences between the two testing batteries (P>0.05, effect size [ES]: 0.1-0.4). However, match group illustrated markedly lower performances for PUT (-17%, P<0.01, ES: 0.9) with less pronounced declines in MBT (-8%, P<0.01, ES: 0.7) and CMJ (-5%, P<0.01, ES: 0.3) compared to pre-match values. The rating of perceived exertion were higher after the match compared to baseline values (+60%, P<0.01, ES: 2.4). CONCLUSIONS: The data demonstrate that the fatigue experienced after amputee soccer matches causes impairments in muscular performance and this could be different to able-bodied players.
Authors: Matías Henríquez; Luis Felipe Castelli de Campos; Fernando Muñoz-Hinrichsen; María Isabel Cornejo; Javier Yanci; Raul Reina Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-05-17 Impact factor: 4.614