Sports performance in the wheelchair rugby athletes: a systematic review/Desempenho esportivo em atletas de rugby em cadeira de rodas: uma revisao sistematica

Objective: To determine through of a systematic review the key components related to physiological and physical performance in athletes wheelchair rugby. Method: For the search, we used the descriptors "Wheelchair" and "Rugby" isolated and / or combined. We analyzed the studies o...

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Published in:Revista brasileira de prescrição e fisiologia do exercício 2013-05, Vol.7 (39), p.244
Main Authors: Simim, Mario Antonio de Moura, da Silva, Rodrigo Barboza, Candido, Rafael Frata, da Silva, Bruno Victor Correa, Mendes, Edmar Lacerda, da Mota, Gustavo Ribeiro
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Analysis
Athletes
Lactates
Physiological aspects
Rugby football
Wheelchair rugby
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Summary:Objective: To determine through of a systematic review the key components related to physiological and physical performance in athletes wheelchair rugby. Method: For the search, we used the descriptors "Wheelchair" and "Rugby" isolated and / or combined. We analyzed the studies originally published in English between January 2004 to December 2012, in databases PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science. Results: Initially, 105 studies were identified. After excluding duplicates, reading the titles and abstracts, 17 articles were included and analyzed. The main component of the physical performance of athletes wheelchair rugby were related to be aerobic power (VO2 max.) And indicators of volume and intensity were: rating of perceived exertion, distance covered, total, heart rate and lactate concentration. Conclusion: Athletes and coaches rugby in wheelchairs must included training involving aerobic capacity, change of the direction, speed and muscle strengthening. Key words: Adapted sports, Athletes with disabilities, Adapted physical activity. Objetivo: Determinar por meio de uma revisao sistematizada os principais componentes relacionados ao desempenho fisico e fisiologico em atletas de Rugby em Cadeira de Rodas. Metodo: Para a busca, foram utilizados os descritores "Wheelchair" e "Rugby" isolados e/ou combinados. Foram analisados os estudos publicados originalmente na lingua inglesa, entre janeiro de 2004 a dezembro de 2012, tendo como referencia as bases de dados PubMed, Scopus e Web of Science. Resultados: Inicialmente, foram identificados 105 estudos. Apos exclusao dos duplicados, leitura dos titulos e resumos, 17 artigos foram incluidos e analisados. Os principais componentes do desempenho fisico de atletas de Rugby em Cadeira de Rodas foram os relacionados com a Potencia Aerobia (VO2 max.) e com os indicadores de volume e intensidade (Percepcao Subjetiva do Esforco, Distancia Percorrida e Distancia Total, Frequencia Cardiaca, [Lac]). Conclusao: Atletas e tecnicos de Rugby em Cadeira de Rodas devem incluir nas rotinas de treinamento acoes que envolvam potencia aerobia, mudanca de direcao, velocidade e fortalecimento muscular. Palavras-chave: Esporte adaptado, Atletas com deficiencia, Atividade fisica adaptada.
ISSN:1981-9900
1981-9900