Shoulder impingement syndrome in water polo players: muscle shortening manoeuvre controls pain intensity, recovers function and normalizes sonographic parameters
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DOI: 10.1007/s40477-021-00645-0
Abstract: To evaluate the effects of muscle shortening manoeuvre (MSM) by sonography (US) in professional water polo players with shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS). Twenty-four professional water polo players (mean age: 22.13 ± 3.34) with SIS were assigned to… read more here.
Keywords: polo players; water polo; shoulder impingement; muscle shortening ... See more keywords
Salivary S100 calcium-binding protein beta (S100B) and neurofilament light (NfL) after acute exposure to repeated head impacts in collegiate water polo players
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07241-0
Abstract: Blood-based biomarkers of brain injury may be useful for monitoring brain health in athletes at risk for concussions. Two putative biomarkers of sport-related concussion, neurofilament light (NfL), an axonal structural protein, and S100 calcium-binding protein… read more here.
Keywords: head impacts; head; water polo; protein ... See more keywords
Throwing performance in water polo is related to in-water shoulder proprioception
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DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2019.1648987
Abstract: ABSTRACT Water polo players require a high level of upper-extremity strength, flexibility and coordination to achieve a peak level of throwing performance. Increased levels of shoulder proprioceptive acuity, strength and range of motion (ROM) have… read more here.
Keywords: water; performance; water polo; throwing performance ... See more keywords
Automatic detection of passing and shooting in water polo using machine learning: a feasibility study.
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DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2022.2044507
Abstract: There is currently no efficient way to quantify overhead throwing volume in water polo. Therefore, this study aimed to test the feasibility of a method to detect passes and shots in water polo automatically using… read more here.
Keywords: water; machine learning; study; water polo ... See more keywords
Shoulder rotation strength and overhead shooting speed associated with prior shoulder injury in water polo players.
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DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2022.2112751
Abstract: This study aimed to differentiate peak ball speed during shooting and shoulder rotation strength of the dominant arm between previously injured (PI) and uninjured (UI) water polo players. Nine PI and nine UI players performed… read more here.
Keywords: strength; speed; water polo; rotation ... See more keywords
Effects of situational variables on offensive performance indicators in elite water polo
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DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2017.1308112
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the effect of quality of opposition, starting quarter score and match location on offensive performance indicators in the First Spanish Professional Water Polo League. Eighty-eight matches… read more here.
Keywords: situational variables; offensive performance; performance; water polo ... See more keywords
The predictive power of game-related statistics for the final result under the rule changes introduced in the men’s world water polo championship: a classification-tree approach
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DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2019.1699767
Abstract: ABSTRACT The objectives of this study were (i) to compare water polo game-related statistics by match outcome (winning and losing teams) after the application of the new rules, and (ii) to develop a classification tree… read more here.
Keywords: game related; water polo; related statistics; classification tree ... See more keywords
Association between serum NfL and GFAP levels and head impact burden in women's collegiate water polo.
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DOI: 10.1089/neu.2022.0300
Abstract: Recent investigations have identified water polo athletes as at risk for concussions and repetitive subconcussive head impacts. However, head impact exposure in collegiate varsity women's water polo has not yet been longitudinally quantified. We aimed… read more here.
Keywords: water polo; head impact; serum nfl;
Intensified Olympic Preparation: Sleep and Training-Related Hormonal and Immune Responses in Water Polo.
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DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2022-0079
Abstract: PURPOSE To investigate whether sleeping activity, hormonal responses, and wellness are altered in elite water polo players during their preparation toward the Tokyo Olympics. METHODS Eight elite-level water polo players participated in 3 consecutive training… read more here.
Keywords: water polo; training; camp; post camp ... See more keywords
Injuries Affecting Intercollegiate Water Polo Athletes: A Descriptive Epidemiologic Study
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DOI: 10.1177/23259671221110208
Abstract: Background: There are few data on injuries suffered by collegiate water polo athletes. Purpose: To describe the epidemiology of injuries suffered by National College Athletic Association (NCAA) male and female water polo players by using… read more here.
Keywords: water; water polo; polo athletes; injury ... See more keywords
Recovery in water polo: how much do we have to know? A systematic review
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DOI: 10.12965/jer.2244306.153
Abstract: Water polo (WP) is a high-intensity intermittent aquatic sport, with a predominance of swimming skills and nonswimming activities and incomplete recovery periods. Consequently, recovery after exercise is a fundamental part of sports performance. The main… read more here.
Keywords: systematic review; recovery water; water polo; recovery ... See more keywords