AIM Investigate, in a asymmetrical sport such as fencing, the differences (right vs. left) of the muscular strength and flexibility of the lower limbs, the body balance, the proprioceptive control and, isometric strength of the hands flexors, in a group of fencing athletes. MEHODS Were studied 17 fencing athletes, 9 male and 8 female, all with right guard (age 15 ± 3 years, weight 58±12 kg, height 168±11 cm, who trained by 6 ± 3 years). The functional evaluation were: Baropodometric and stabilometric platsform (P-Walk, BTS, Italy). Gate cycle (G-Walk, BTS, Italy). Hamstring flexibility and length of the lower limb (GetMyRom for Iphone 5s, USA). Proprioceptive platform control (Easy Tech, Firenze, Italia) Hand grip test (Baseline 300 lb ER digital LCD dynamometer USA). Maximal voluntary contraction of quadriceps with dynamometric platform (Globus Italia) Risults The analyzed data (Wilcoxon test) showed a statistically significant change (right vs. left) of the following variables: 1 hamstring) flexibility (p <0.05, +7%). 2) Hand grip test (p <0.05, +9%). The proprioceptive control test aa (p <0.05, +31%). Discussion/conclusion It is highlighted the importance of preventive activity of compensation (right vs left) in order to reduce the possible iinjuries from overusing muscles and joints.
Morpho-functional asymmetries in fencing athletes
GOLLIN, MASSIMILIANO;ALESSANDRIA Marco;ABATE DAGA, FEDERICO;
2015-01-01
Abstract
AIM Investigate, in a asymmetrical sport such as fencing, the differences (right vs. left) of the muscular strength and flexibility of the lower limbs, the body balance, the proprioceptive control and, isometric strength of the hands flexors, in a group of fencing athletes. MEHODS Were studied 17 fencing athletes, 9 male and 8 female, all with right guard (age 15 ± 3 years, weight 58±12 kg, height 168±11 cm, who trained by 6 ± 3 years). The functional evaluation were: Baropodometric and stabilometric platsform (P-Walk, BTS, Italy). Gate cycle (G-Walk, BTS, Italy). Hamstring flexibility and length of the lower limb (GetMyRom for Iphone 5s, USA). Proprioceptive platform control (Easy Tech, Firenze, Italia) Hand grip test (Baseline 300 lb ER digital LCD dynamometer USA). Maximal voluntary contraction of quadriceps with dynamometric platform (Globus Italia) Risults The analyzed data (Wilcoxon test) showed a statistically significant change (right vs. left) of the following variables: 1 hamstring) flexibility (p <0.05, +7%). 2) Hand grip test (p <0.05, +9%). The proprioceptive control test aa (p <0.05, +31%). Discussion/conclusion It is highlighted the importance of preventive activity of compensation (right vs left) in order to reduce the possible iinjuries from overusing muscles and joints.
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