The comparative measurement of body segment parameters using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry between sexes

Moreira, Osvaldo Costa; Oliveira, Cláudia Eliza Patrocínio de; Matos, Dihogo Gama de; Filho, Mauro LÃocio Mazini; Silva, Sandro Fernandes da; Aidar, Felipe José; Paz, José Antonio de

doi:10.23736/s0022-4707.20.11978-9

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“…The anthropometric method is easy, inexpensive, easy to transport, and quick to apply. This method also has sufficient validity and reliability to be considered a useful tool in the assessment of FM in the athlete population [56], but the reliability can be affected by the error introduced by the researcher (varying between 3.0% and 11.0% between a trained/expert and untrained/expert researcher) [57,58]. One of the problems of the anthropometry method is the existence of multiple equations to estimate body composition, mainly FM [57,59].…”

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Differences in Body Composition between Playing Positions in Men’s Professional Soccer: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

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The performance of male soccer players (MSPs) depends on multiple factors, such as body composition. It is understandable to think that, due to the physical demands and specific functions during play, body composition may vary depending on the playing position. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to describe the anthropometric, BC, and somatotype characteristics of professional MSPs and to compare the reported values according to playing position. We systematically searched Embase, PubMed, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science following the PRISMA statement. Random-effects meta-analysis, a pooled summary of means, and 95% CI (method or equation) were calculated. Random models were used with the Restricted Maximum Likelihood (REML) method. Twenty-six articles were included in the systematic review and the meta-analysis. After comparing the groups according to the playing position (goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, and forward), significant differences were found in age, height, weight, the sum of skinfolds, kilograms of muscle mass, and kilograms of fat-free mass (p = 0.001; p < 0.0001). No significant differences were observed in fat mass, percentage of fat-free mass, percentage of muscle mass, bone mass, and somatotype. Despite the limitations, this study provides useful information to help medical–technical staff to properly assess the BC of professional MSPs, providing reference values for the different positions.

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