Asymmetry of Muscle Mass Distribution and Grip Strength in Professional Handball Players

Lijewski, Marcin; Burdukiewicz, Anna; Pietraszewska, Jadwiga; Andrzejewska, Justyna; Stachoń, Aleksandra

doi:10.3390/ijerph18041913

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“…Regarding gender differences, previous studies have found higher hand grip strength values generally for men [ 38 ] and for tennis [ 39 , 40 ] and badminton players [ 37 ], compared to women. The present study found asymmetric hand grip strength regarding padel, similar to other studies [ 7 ] and sports [ 41 , 42 ]. Lack of post-SC hand grip strength changes coincides with the results obtained for badminton [ 43 ].…”

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Gender Differences in Neuromuscular, Haematological and Urinary Responses during Padel Matches

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García-Giménez

Toro-Román

et al. 2021

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Research on the acute physiological response to a padel match is limited. The present study aimed to: (a) evaluate neuromuscular, urinary, and hematological responses after simulated padel competition (SC) and (b) analyze possible gender differences. In this study, 28 high-level padel players participated (men = 13, age = 26.83 ± 6.57 years; women = 15, age = 30.07 ± 4.36 years). The following parameters were analyzed before and after SC: neuromuscular (hand grip strength, squat jump (SJ), countermovement jump (CMJ), and Abalakov jump (ABK)), hematological (red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit), and urinary (pH, specific gravity, microalbuminuria, and red blood cells). Significant gender differences were found in neuromuscular and hematological responses, with men obtaining higher values (p < 0.05). For the SC influence, changes were noted in ABK and microalbuminuria (p < 0.05). The percentages of change in hand grip strength, SJ (height and watts), CMJ (height), and ABK (height) were higher for men than women (p < 0.05). SC negatively influenced the neuromuscular parameters to a greater extent in women. Our results could be related to gender differences in game actions, the temporal structure, and anthropometric and physiological characteristics. Game dynamics and a different organic response between male and female padel playing were confirmed.

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Gender Differences in Neuromuscular, Haematological and Urinary Responses during Padel Matches

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García-Giménez

Toro-Román

et al. 2021

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“…Morphological asymmetry can impact sports performance as it can cause unfavorable functional changes, which in turn increases the risk of injuries and conditions caused by overexertion. Therefore, regular assessment is necessary in order to improve athletic performance and minimize the risk of injury [48].…”

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Analysis of Specific Physical Fitness in High-Level Table Tennis Players—Sex Differences

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Toro-Román

Torre

et al. 2022

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Table tennis performance depends on multiple factors such as technique, tactics and fitness. Several studies have focused on investigating different technical-tactical variables. However, research analysing the specific physical qualities of this sport is scarce, particularly in the female sex. The aim of the present study was to assess the physical fitness variables associated with individual performance in elite table tennis players according to sex. Forty-eight elite players divided into males (n = 24; 25.38 ± 4.01 years) and females (n = 24; 22.33 ± 3.83 years) participated in the study. To determine physical fitness, participants performed vertical jump, hand grip strength, ergospirometry and lateral displacement tests (reaction time, displacement time and lateral acceleration). Male players showed higher values in vertical jump, hand grip strength and maximum oxygen consumption (p < 0.001). Likewise, male players moved laterally faster (p < 0.001). On the other hand, female players had a better reaction time towards the dominant side (p < 0.01). Elite male table tennis players showed better physical fitness compared to female players. Due to the scarcity of data on elite table tennis players, these results can serve as reference values for different table tennis practitioners.

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“…Of the 28 identified records, two were duplicates and 15 had emerged during our initial searches. The remaining 11 records were screened for titles and abstracts and one study required full-text analysis [ 52 ], but was excluded because PhA was not assessed. Two experts were also contacted, with three additional articles being suggested; since two of them had already been eliminated in the initial searches, only one new study [ 13 ] was included.…”

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Relationship between Bioelectrical Impedance Phase Angle and Upper and Lower Limb Muscle Strength in Athletes from Several Sports: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Cirillo,

Pompeo,

Cirillo

et al. 2023

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The phase angle (PhA) of bioelectrical impedance is determined by primary factors such as age, body mass index and sex. The researchers’ interest in applying PhA to better understand the skeletal muscle property and ability has grown, but the results are still heterogeneous. This systematic review with a meta-analysis aimed to examine the existence of the relationship between PhA and muscle strength in athletes. The data sources used were PubMed, Scielo, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science and the study eligibility criteria were based on the PECOS. The searches identified 846 titles. From those, thirteen articles were eligible. Results showed a positive correlation between PhA and lower limb strength (r = 0.691 [95% CI 0.249 to 0.895]; p = 0.005), while no meta-analysis was possible for the relationships between PhA and lower limb strength. Furthermore, GRADE shows very low certainty of evidence. In conclusion, it was found that most studies showed a positive correlation between PhA and vertical jump or handgrip strength. The meta-analysis showed the relationship between PhA and vertical jump, however, little is known for the upper limbs as was not possible to perform a meta-analysis, and for the lower limbs we performed it with four studies and only with vertical jump.

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Asymmetry of Muscle Mass Distribution and Grip Strength in Professional Handball Players

Cited by 21 publications

References 46 publications

Gender Differences in Neuromuscular, Haematological and Urinary Responses during Padel Matches

Gender Differences in Neuromuscular, Haematological and Urinary Responses during Padel Matches

Analysis of Specific Physical Fitness in High-Level Table Tennis Players—Sex Differences

Relationship between Bioelectrical Impedance Phase Angle and Upper and Lower Limb Muscle Strength in Athletes from Several Sports: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

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