Physique, range of motion, and gross muscle strength in hemiplegic para swimmers: a cross-sectional case series

Shimura, Keita; Koizumi, Kazuki; Yoshizawa, Tsuyoshi; Aoki, Takaaki

doi:10.1589/jpts.33.832

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“…Unfortunately, in the current literature it is difficult to find a single study that had examined ROM of the spinal curvatures in swimmers. Nevertheless, Shimura et al [ 14 ] suggested that impairment of an upper limb may restrict ROM in shoulder flexion and cause excessive lumbar lordosis, because of body’s compensatory movements. In this study, the majority of Para swimmers had lower limb impairment, decreased ROM of the lumbar spine and decreased angle of the lumbar lordosis, what similar to Shimura et al [ 14 ], indicate on body’s compensatory mechanisms.…”

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“…In the available scientific literature, few studies have examined sagittal spinal curvatures or ROM in able-bodied swimmers [ 7 , 11 – 13 ]. Furthermore, to the best of our knowledge, only one study addressed this issue in Para swimmers [ 14 ]. Moreover, there is still a lack of research on how to optimize sports training of Para and able-bodied swimmers in the aspects of prevention of long-term exclusion from competing at an elite level.…”

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The effect of swimming on the body posture, range of motion and musculoskeletal pain in elite para and able-bodied swimmers

Zwierzchowska,

Gawel,

Karpinski

et al. 2023

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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Background Elite swimmers may be predisposed to disturbances in the range of motion (ROM) of hip joints and spinal curvatures, which are a factor that induces body’s compensatory mechanisms that may have an impact on sports training, athletic performance and health. This study aimed to identify compensatory mechanisms in body posture of elite Para and able-bodied swimmers (spinal curvatures, ROM), to indicate the dominant locations of the compensatory mechanisms in the groups of Para and able-bodied athletes, and to identify and compare the prevalence and location of musculoskeletal pain from the last week and the last six months in the context of compensatory mechanisms. Methods Thirty-five (nF = 8; nM = 27; age = 20.51 ± 4.24) elite Para and able-bodied swimmers from the Polish national team took part in the study and were divided into: study group (SG) of Para swimmers and control group (CG) of able-bodied swimmers. Depth of the anteroposterior spinal curvatures and sagittal spinal mobility testing were evaluated with a Medi Mouse device. The prevalence and locations of musculoskeletal pain were assessed with a Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire for the last seven days (NMQ-7) and the last six months (NMQ-6). Results In both groups lumbar hypolordosis, anterior pelvic tilt and pain in the shoulders, lower back and hips/thighs (NMQ-7) were reported the most frequent. In SG several significant relationships were found between duration of sport-specific training experience (years) and depth of angle the lumbar lordosis, the depth of the angle of pelvic inclination the ROM in the lumbar spine and thoracic spine, what was not reported in CG. Conclusions Extrinsic compensatory mechanism was identified in both study groups, however only in SG it occurred as structural (depth of the angle of lumbar lordosis and pelvic inclination) and functional changes (ROM in the thoracic and lumbar spine) in the body posture. Internal compensatory mechanism was identified in SG, however external compensation showed only partially suppressive character regarding to internal compensation. The locations of the musculoskeletal complaints seems to result from both internal compensatory mechanism (SG) and continuous overload of the anatomy trains as a result of swimming training (SG, CG).

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The effect of swimming on the body posture, range of motion and musculoskeletal pain in elite para and able-bodied swimmers

Zwierzchowska,

Gawel,

Karpinski

et al. 2023

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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“…There were significant differences in various physiological function parameters such as age, height, and weight. 3…”

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Physical Function Characteristics of Swimmers in Pre-Competition Training

Zhao

2023

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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Introduction: Swimming is a competitive athletic activity whose fundamental objective is to produce high-performance athletes capable of standing out worldwide. Aerobic balance directly affects the athletic performance of these professionals. Objective: Investigate the changes in the physical composition and functional characteristics of swimmers before the competition. The results can play an important guiding role in the training plan of the Chinese athletics team in the competition. Methods: To explore the relationship between swimmers of different ages, the athletes were trained, and their physiological and chemical changes were monitored before the competition. A statistical, mathematical method was used to analyze the data. Results: After exercise, the swimmers’ hemoglobin, red blood cell count, hematocrit, creatine kinase, blood urea, and other indices had changed. The difference between the two groups was significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: The results showed that the swimmers’ body function was stable before the competition with better exercise load capacity. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

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Physique, range of motion, and gross muscle strength in hemiplegic para swimmers: a cross-sectional case series

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The effect of swimming on the body posture, range of motion and musculoskeletal pain in elite para and able-bodied swimmers

The effect of swimming on the body posture, range of motion and musculoskeletal pain in elite para and able-bodied swimmers

Physical Function Characteristics of Swimmers in Pre-Competition Training

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