Affiliations: [a] Faculty of Human Kinetics, Technical University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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Abstract: In this case control study we aimed at characterizing elbow and
shoulder muscular strength profile in male judokas. Isokinetic variables
pertaining to shoulder internal and external rotation and elbow flexion and
extension were measured at 60 and 180°/s, in a group
of 22 national male judokas and in a control group of 22 healthy participants.
The judo athletes were significantly stronger than the non-athletes. The mean
values of ER:IR ratio observed in the judokas group were lower than in
the control group. The mean values of elbow Flex:Ext ratio were similar
in both groups at 60°/s, but significantly higher at
180°/s in the judokas group. These findings indicate
sport specific muscular adaptations in the dominant shoulder and elbow in male
judo athletes. The results of this study provide information that may be of
importance for developing training and rehabilitation programs for judo
athletes.
