Assessment of the upper limbs maximum power and the locomotion speed in amputee football players

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to assess upper limbs' maximum power and locomotion speed among amputee football (amputee soccer) players. Methods: The 30-s Wingate Anaerobic test and the 20-m sprint test were performed. Anthropometric measurements and body composition (Body mass index (BMI), percentage of body fat (% BF), and lean body mass (LBM)) were examined. Results: BMI significantly differentiated forwards and defenders (p < 0.05). Peak power (PP) and mean power (MP) were related to LBM (p < 0.05), thus defenders reached higher values of PP, in comparison to forwards. % BF and BMI were related to relative mean power (rMP) (p < 0.05). Field position differentiated players in terms of upper limbs' relative peak power (rPP) in favour of forwards (p < 0.05). Age was a significant factor for speed velocity on 10 m and 20 m (p < 0.05). There was no relationship between upper limbs' power and locomotion speed. Conclusion: Body composition, especially % BF may influence on the anaerobic performance of amputee football players.

Assessment of Pain and External Load in Amputee Football Using Digital Pain Drawing and GNSS Tracking—A Pilot Study

“…The study of Fujishita et al showed that experienced players have higher speed than inexperienced [26], and the study of Wieczorek et al showed that there is no relationship between hand grip strength and sprint effectiveness in AF players [27]. The study of showed that there is no statistically significant relationship between upper limb power and max speed [28]. All of the above studies assessed performance parameters, and unlike this present study, aimed to relate them to pain assessment which is considered important in long-term team management, injury risk and many other aspects, such as the psychological.…”