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Journal article
Published: 01 June 2021 in Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
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Regular sport practice could prevent age-related changes in tendinous tissues. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of regular badminton practice on patellar and Achilles tendon mechanical properties in senior competitive badminton players (>35 years old) and to compare the results with physically active people matched by age. One hundred ninety-two badminton players and 193 physically active people were divided by age into four groups, between 35 and 44 (U45), between 45 and 54 (U55), between 55 and 64 (U65), and over 65 (O65) years old. A LogiqS8 transducer in elastography mode and a MyotonPRO myotonometer were used to assess patellar and Achilles mechanical properties. Achilles tendon stiffness was higher in the control group than the badminton players for the U45, U55, and O65 age groups (p < .01). Also, the elastography index was higher in the control group than the badminton players for the U45, U55, U65, and O65 age groups (p < .05). In conclusion, regular badminton practice could prevent the decline in mechanical properties of the patellar and Achilles tendons.

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez; Pablo Abián; Filipa Sousa; Fernando Jimenez; Javier Abián-Vicén. Influence of Badminton Practice on Age-Related Changes in Patellar and Achilles Tendons. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 2021, 29, 382 -390.

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez, Pablo Abián, Filipa Sousa, Fernando Jimenez, Javier Abián-Vicén. Influence of Badminton Practice on Age-Related Changes in Patellar and Achilles Tendons. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 2021; 29 (3):382-390.

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez; Pablo Abián; Filipa Sousa; Fernando Jimenez; Javier Abián-Vicén. 2021. "Influence of Badminton Practice on Age-Related Changes in Patellar and Achilles Tendons." Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 29, no. 3: 382-390.

Journal article
Published: 17 May 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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The purpose of the study was to describe the differences between the dominant and non-dominant leg regarding contractility response and quadriceps strength and the morphology and stiffness of the patellar tendon (PT) in a group of physically active men and women. Fifty physically active subjects (36 men and 14 women) were evaluated for morphology and stiffness of the PT, contractility response of the rectus femoris of the quadriceps, isometric strength of the quadriceps and hamstrings, and isokinetic strength (concentric and eccentric) at 60°/s of the knee extensors. The measurements were made on the subject’s dominant and non-dominant leg. The men showed a greater thickness of the PT in both legs compared to the women. Regarding the contractility response, the women recorded a 10.1 ± 16.2% (p = 0.038) greater contraction time (ct) in the dominant versus the non-dominant leg and the men recorded 11.9% (p = 0.040) higher values in the dominant leg compared to the women. In all the absolute strength measurements the men recorded higher values (p< 0.05) than the women, however, when the values were normalised with respect to the muscle mass of the leg these differences disappeared. The dominant leg showed values of isometric strength and eccentric strength at 60°/s (p< 0.05) greater than the non-dominant leg. The reference values provided in this study of the knee extensors and PT may be useful for detecting possible muscular or tendinous anomalies.

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Pablo Abián; Fernando Martínez; Fernando Jiménez; Javier Abián-Vicén. Morphology of the Patellar Tendon and the Contractility Response of the Quadriceps: Symmetry and Gender Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 5309 .

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Pablo Abián, Fernando Martínez, Fernando Jiménez, Javier Abián-Vicén. Morphology of the Patellar Tendon and the Contractility Response of the Quadriceps: Symmetry and Gender Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (10):5309.

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Pablo Abián; Fernando Martínez; Fernando Jiménez; Javier Abián-Vicén. 2021. "Morphology of the Patellar Tendon and the Contractility Response of the Quadriceps: Symmetry and Gender Analysis." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 10: 5309.

Journal article
Published: 06 May 2021 in Sensors
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the reliability of four methods of assessing vastus lateralis (VL) stiffness, and to describe the influence of structural characteristics on them. The stiffness of the dominant lower-limb’s VL was evaluated in 53 healthy participants (28.4 ± 9.1 years) with shear wave elastography (SWE), strain elastography (SE), myotonometry and tensiomyography (TMG). The SWE, SE and myotonometry were performed at 50%, and TMG was assessed at 30%, of the length from the upper pole of the patella to the greater trochanter. The thickness of the VL, adipose tissue and superficial connective tissue was also measured with ultrasound. Three repeated measurements were acquired to assess reliability, using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC). Pearson’s correlation coefficients were calculated to determine the relationships between methodologic assessments and between structural characteristics and stiffness assessments of the VL. Myotonometry (ICC = 0.93; 95%-CI = 0.89,0.96) and TMG (ICC = 0.89; 95%-CI = 0.82,0.94) showed excellent inter-day reliability whereas with SWE (ICC = 0.62; 95%-CI = 0.41,0.77) and SE (ICC = 0.71; 95%-CI = 0.57,0.81) reliability was moderate. Significant correlations were found between myotonometry and VL thickness (r = 0.361; p = 0.008), adipose tissue thickness (r = −0.459; p = 0.001) and superficial connective tissue thickness (r = 0.340; p = 0.013). Myotonometry and TMG showed the best reliability values, although myotonometry stiffness values were influenced by the structural variables of the supra-adjacent tissue.

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez; Pablo Abián; Jorge Sánchez-Infante; Paula Esteban-Gacía; Fernando Jiménez; Javier Abián-Vicén. Objective Assessment of Regional Stiffness in Vastus Lateralis with Different Measurement Methods: A Reliability Study. Sensors 2021, 21, 3213 .

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez, Pablo Abián, Jorge Sánchez-Infante, Paula Esteban-Gacía, Fernando Jiménez, Javier Abián-Vicén. Objective Assessment of Regional Stiffness in Vastus Lateralis with Different Measurement Methods: A Reliability Study. Sensors. 2021; 21 (9):3213.

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez; Pablo Abián; Jorge Sánchez-Infante; Paula Esteban-Gacía; Fernando Jiménez; Javier Abián-Vicén. 2021. "Objective Assessment of Regional Stiffness in Vastus Lateralis with Different Measurement Methods: A Reliability Study." Sensors 21, no. 9: 3213.

Journal article
Published: 25 January 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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The aim of this study was to analyse the association of the use of the mobile phone with physical fitness (PF) and academic performance in secondary school students and its gender-related differences. A total of 501 high school students participated in the study (236 girls and 265 boys; 12–18 years). Use of the mobile phone and sample distributions were done with the Mobile-Related Experience Questionnaire (CERM): low use of mobile phone (LMP = 10–15 points), medium use of mobile phone (MMP = 16–23 points) and high use of mobile phone (HMP = 24–40 points). PF via Eurofit test battery and academic performance were recorded, and gender was used as a differentiating factor. The HMP group registered lower values than the LMP group for academic performance (Spanish: 4.78 ± 2.26 vs. 3.90 ± 1.96 points; p = 0.007, Mathematics: 4.91 ± 2.23 vs. 4.00 ± 1.84 points; p = 0.007) and PF (Abdominals: 6.83 ± 2.40 vs. 5.41 ± 2.46 points; p < 0.001, Broad jump: 6.24 ± 3.02 vs. 4.94 ± 2.28 points; p = 0.013). The boy students showed greater values than girl students for PF in the LMP (medicine-ball-throw: 6.34 ± 2.24 vs. 5.28 ± 1.86 points, p = 0.007) and MMP (medicine-ball-throw: 6.49 ± 2.52 vs. 5.02 ± 1.68 points; p < 0.001) groups, but no gender-related differences were found in the HMP group. In conclusion, high use of the mobile phone was related to worse results in the PF tests and academic performance. Gender-related differences were found for academic performance regardless of the use of the mobile, but for physical fitness no gender differences were found in HMP group.

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez; Javier Morán-García; Pablo Abián; Javier Abián-Vicén. Association of the Use of the Mobile Phone with Physical Fitness and Academic Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 1042 .

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez, Javier Morán-García, Pablo Abián, Javier Abián-Vicén. Association of the Use of the Mobile Phone with Physical Fitness and Academic Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (3):1042.

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez; Javier Morán-García; Pablo Abián; Javier Abián-Vicén. 2021. "Association of the Use of the Mobile Phone with Physical Fitness and Academic Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 3: 1042.

Journal article
Published: 15 December 2020 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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The purpose was to examine the effect of 6-week eccentric single-leg decline squat (SLDSe) training with two technical execution times (3 s or 6 s) on changes related to the structural properties of the vastus lateralis (VL) and patellar tendon (PT). Thirty-six physical active volunteers were randomly divided into three groups: control group (CG, n = 13, age = 20.8 ± 1.9 years, no intervention program), experimental group 1 (EG1, n = 11, age = 21.6 ± 2.5 years, execution time = 6 s) and experimental group 2 (EG2, n = 12, 21.1 ± 1.2 years, execution time = 3 s). Participants completed a 6-week SLDSe training program (80% of 1-RM) three days a week. The structural characteristics of the VL and the PT were measured with ultrasonography before and after 6-week SLDSe training and after 6 weeks of de-training. Our results indicate that EG1 increased ≈21.8% the thickness of the PT and EG2 increased ≈15.7% the thickness of the VL after the 6-week intervention program. EG1 and EG2 showed greater values (p < 0.05) of lean mass and lower values (p < 0.05) of fat percentage on the thigh after the intervention program. In conclusion, the SLDSe training carried out with the execution time of 6 s had greater effects on the structural and elastic properties of the PT, and the exercise with the execution time of 3 s caused greater structural adaptations in the VL musculature.

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Pablo Abián; Fernando Martínez; Fernando Jiménez; Javier Abián-Vicén. Effects of Eccentric Single-Leg Decline Squat Exercise on the Morphological and Structural Properties of the Vastus Lateralis and Patellar Tendon. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 9410 .

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Pablo Abián, Fernando Martínez, Fernando Jiménez, Javier Abián-Vicén. Effects of Eccentric Single-Leg Decline Squat Exercise on the Morphological and Structural Properties of the Vastus Lateralis and Patellar Tendon. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (24):9410.

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Pablo Abián; Fernando Martínez; Fernando Jiménez; Javier Abián-Vicén. 2020. "Effects of Eccentric Single-Leg Decline Squat Exercise on the Morphological and Structural Properties of the Vastus Lateralis and Patellar Tendon." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 24: 9410.

Journal article
Published: 22 October 2020 in Isokinetics and Exercise Science
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Jorge Sánchez-Infante; Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez; Pablo Abián; Paula Esteban; Fernando Jimenez; Javier Abián-Vicén. The influence of whole-body electromyostimulation training in middle-aged women. Isokinetics and Exercise Science 2020, 28, 365 -374.

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Jorge Sánchez-Infante, Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez, Pablo Abián, Paula Esteban, Fernando Jimenez, Javier Abián-Vicén. The influence of whole-body electromyostimulation training in middle-aged women. Isokinetics and Exercise Science. 2020; 28 (4):365-374.

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Jorge Sánchez-Infante; Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez; Pablo Abián; Paula Esteban; Fernando Jimenez; Javier Abián-Vicén. 2020. "The influence of whole-body electromyostimulation training in middle-aged women." Isokinetics and Exercise Science 28, no. 4: 365-374.

Original research
Published: 21 March 2020 in The Physician and Sportsmedicine
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Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of muscular injuries in the lower limbs on the technical and physical performance of professional soccer players when they return to the league competition. Methods: Seventy-six muscular injuries incurred by Spanish male professional soccer players (Age: 27.5 ± 3.5 years) were analyzed during two consecutive competitive seasons: 2014–2015 and 2015–2016. The players’ performance was studied during Spanish First Division competitive matches using a multi-camera computerized tracking system (Mediacoach Desktop). Results: After muscular injury relative total distance covered in sprints decreased by 8.6 ± 30.2% (P = 0.013) in the first half and 7.7 ± 36.6% (P = 0.038) in the second half. Similarly, maximal running speed decreased by 2.78 ± 6.91 km.h−1 (pre: 27.3 ± 6.4 km.h−1 vs. post: 24.5 ± 6.6 km.h−1, P = 0.013) in the first half, and 1.50 ± 5.68 km.h−1 (29.1 ± 3.9 km.h−1 vs. 27.6 ± 5.3 km.h−1, P = 0.043) in the second half. Muscle injury also affected technical performance significantly decreasing successful passes (P = 0.045). There were no differences in the number of possession gains (P = 0.277), and possession losses (P = 0.178). Conclusions: After a moderate or severe muscular injury (causing >8 days lay off), player performance is significantly lower in high-intensity efforts and technical skills such as sprints, maximal running speed, or successful passes.

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Javier Portillo; Pablo Abián; Bibiana Calvo; Víctor Paredes; Javier Abián-Vicén. Effects of muscular injuries on the technical and physical performance of professional soccer players. The Physician and Sportsmedicine 2020, 48, 437 -441.

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Javier Portillo, Pablo Abián, Bibiana Calvo, Víctor Paredes, Javier Abián-Vicén. Effects of muscular injuries on the technical and physical performance of professional soccer players. The Physician and Sportsmedicine. 2020; 48 (4):437-441.

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Javier Portillo; Pablo Abián; Bibiana Calvo; Víctor Paredes; Javier Abián-Vicén. 2020. "Effects of muscular injuries on the technical and physical performance of professional soccer players." The Physician and Sportsmedicine 48, no. 4: 437-441.

Research article
Published: 10 September 2019 in PLOS ONE
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The continued practice of a sport linked to the unilateral predominance of the dominant side can provoke chronic asymmetric adaptations in the myotendinous structure and mechanical properties. Objectives: The main purpose was to determine whether asymmetry between the preferred and non-preferred lower limb is present in the lower limb tendon structure, muscle architecture and stiffness values of professional badminton players. Sixteen male professional badminton players (age = 24.1 ± 6.7 years; body height = 177.90 ± 7.53 cm) participated in this study. The muscle architecture of the vastus lateralis (VL), medial gastrocnemius (MG) and lateral gastrocnemius (LG) and the structure of patellar and Achilles tendons were measured in the dominant and non-dominant lower limb with ultrasonography. Stiffness was also measured at the same points with a hand-held MyotonPro. Significant differences between the dominant and non-dominant lower limb were determined using Student’s t test for related samples. Bilateral differences were observed for thickness, width and cross-sectional area (CSA) in both tendons showing higher values for the dominant side: patellar tendon CSA (2.02 ± 0.64 vs. 1.51 ± 0.42 cm2; p < 0.05) and Achilles tendon CSA (1.12 ± 0.18 vs. 0.92 ± 0.28 cm2; p < 0.05). No significant differences were observed in muscle architecture and myotonic variables between the dominant and non-dominant lower limb. The prolonged practice of badminton caused asymmetries in the CSA, width and thickness of the patellar and Achilles tendon between the dominant and non-dominant lower limbs. No bilateral differences were found in the muscle architecture of VL, MG and LG or in the stiffness of any muscle or tendon analyzed.

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez; Pablo Abián; Fernando Jiménez; Javier Abián-Vicén. Myotendinous asymmetries derived from the prolonged practice of badminton in professional players. PLOS ONE 2019, 14, e0222190 .

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez, Pablo Abián, Fernando Jiménez, Javier Abián-Vicén. Myotendinous asymmetries derived from the prolonged practice of badminton in professional players. PLOS ONE. 2019; 14 (9):e0222190.

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez; Pablo Abián; Fernando Jiménez; Javier Abián-Vicén. 2019. "Myotendinous asymmetries derived from the prolonged practice of badminton in professional players." PLOS ONE 14, no. 9: e0222190.

Articles
Published: 30 June 2019 in The Physician and Sportsmedicine
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Introduction: The aim of this study was to analyze the plantar pressures and bone stiffness of the calcaneus in badminton players compare to healthy participants, as well as to detect possible asymmetries and chronic adaptations derived from the prolonged practice of badminton. Methods: Twenty-two badminton players (35.2 ± 13.6 years, 169.4 ± 8.2 cm, 67.6 ± 13.7 kg) and 30 healthy controls (32.2 ± 12.8 years, 170.7 ± 9.5 cm, 66.25 ± 14.84 kg) volunteered to participate in this investigation. A Footwork® Pro pressure platform was used to study plantar pressures and an Achilles® bone scanner was used to record the bone stiffness of the calcaneus. The variables analyzed were plantar surface, percentage of force per area (forefoot and hindfoot), distance between the center of pressure and the projection of the center of mass in standing, and calcaneal bone stiffness. Results: The values ​​of bone stiffness of the calcaneus were higher in badminton players than control group in the dominant lower limb (Badminton = 114.32 ± 18.97 U.A. vs. Control = 102.07 ± 16.36 U.A.; p = 0.019) and non-dominant lower limb (Badminton = 115.12 ± 21.95 U.A. vs Control = 101.37 ± 15.72 U.A.; p = 0.014). Badminton players showed asymmetric values in mean pressure (dominant = 35.41 ± 6.05 Kpa vs. non-dominant = 39.21 ± 6.54 Kpa; p = 0.011) and distance among center of pressure of each foot and center of mass (dominant = 11.28 ± 1.65 cm vs. non-dominant = 10.48 ± 1.63 cm; p = 0.025). Conclusions: The calcaneal stiffness of the badminton players was higher than control group, which places badminton in the category of osteogenic sports. The badminton players showed an asymmetric pattern during the static balance, which may be an indicative of asymmetries derived from the continued practice of badminton.

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez; Javier Abián-Vicén; Fernando Jiménez; Pablo Abián. Influence of badminton practice on calcaneal bone stiffness and plantar pressure. The Physician and Sportsmedicine 2019, 48, 98 -104.

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez, Javier Abián-Vicén, Fernando Jiménez, Pablo Abián. Influence of badminton practice on calcaneal bone stiffness and plantar pressure. The Physician and Sportsmedicine. 2019; 48 (1):98-104.

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez; Javier Abián-Vicén; Fernando Jiménez; Pablo Abián. 2019. "Influence of badminton practice on calcaneal bone stiffness and plantar pressure." The Physician and Sportsmedicine 48, no. 1: 98-104.

Journal article
Published: 13 December 2018 in Retos
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Objetivo: Analizar la morfología del raquis en escolares, comparar su forma en función del género y relacionar la aparición de anomalías con el peso de sus mochilas y el grado de incapacidad física. Material y Métodos: Se sometió a 219 escolares de entre 12 y 15 años (127 chicos y 92 chicas) a una medición de la situación de los cuerpos vertebrales y de la angulación de la columna torácica, lumbar y sacro-cadera mediante el uso del Spinal Mouse®, se pesaron sus mochilas y respondieron el cuestionario de Roland-Morris. Resultados: Las chicas presentaron mayor angulación en la zona torácica con unos valores de 24.4 ± 16.4º frente a 11.4 ± 17.9º de los chicos (p

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José Antonio Hernández; María Espada-Mateos; Javier Abián-Vicén; Pablo Abián-Vicén. Curvatura del raquis en escolares y relación del peso de sus mochilas con el grado de incapacidad física en función del sexo (Spine curvature in school children and the relation between backpack weight and degree of physical disability by gender). Retos 2018, 245 -250.

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José Antonio Hernández, María Espada-Mateos, Javier Abián-Vicén, Pablo Abián-Vicén. Curvatura del raquis en escolares y relación del peso de sus mochilas con el grado de incapacidad física en función del sexo (Spine curvature in school children and the relation between backpack weight and degree of physical disability by gender). Retos. 2018; (36):245-250.

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José Antonio Hernández; María Espada-Mateos; Javier Abián-Vicén; Pablo Abián-Vicén. 2018. "Curvatura del raquis en escolares y relación del peso de sus mochilas con el grado de incapacidad física en función del sexo (Spine curvature in school children and the relation between backpack weight and degree of physical disability by gender)." Retos , no. 36: 245-250.

Research articles
Published: 04 July 2018 in International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport
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The purpose was to compare the timing factors of top world-level badminton in men’s and women’s doubles matches in the Olympic Games in Beijing, London and Rio to observe the evolution of this sport between 2008 and 2016. All the matches from the quarterfinals to the final of the men’s and women’s doubles events from the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games were analysed (48 matches). The matches were retrieved from the Olympic Multimedia Library. Higher values in match duration, real time played, total points played, shots per match and rest time between points were found in Rio than Beijing and London (P < 0.05). The real time played, percentage of time played, shots per rally, rally time and work density were higher and shot frequency was lower in the women’s doubles event than the men’s doubles event (P < 0.05) in all the Olympics analysed. In conclusion, Badminton in the men’s and women’s doubles events evolved from 2008 to 2016 towards longer matches with greater rest intervals. The evolution has been similar in the men’s and women’s doubles; the women’s doubles showed longer points with greater real time in the matches, while the men’s doubles showed greater intensity. Abbreviations: CI: confidence interval, ES: effect size, diff: difference

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Javier Abián-Vicén; Lorena Sánchez; Pablo Abián. Performance structure analysis of the men’s and women’s badminton doubles matches in the Olympic Games from 2008 to 2016 during playoffs stage. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport 2018, 18, 633 -644.

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Javier Abián-Vicén, Lorena Sánchez, Pablo Abián. Performance structure analysis of the men’s and women’s badminton doubles matches in the Olympic Games from 2008 to 2016 during playoffs stage. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport. 2018; 18 (4):633-644.

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Javier Abián-Vicén; Lorena Sánchez; Pablo Abián. 2018. "Performance structure analysis of the men’s and women’s badminton doubles matches in the Olympic Games from 2008 to 2016 during playoffs stage." International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport 18, no. 4: 633-644.

Research articles
Published: 04 July 2017 in International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport
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The aim of the present investigation was to compare physical and technical performance in two types of small sided games (7-a-side and 8-a-side) during official under 12 soccer matches. 154 male under 12 regional soccer players (10.7 ± .8 years) participated in the study. The participants were categorised into two soccer-groups, 76 were classed in the 7-a-side and 78 in the 8-a-side game modality. Physical variables during the matches were assessed using Global Positioning System technology. The matches were video-taped, and each individual technical action was notated afterward. The 7-a-side game modality showed higher values for high-intensity distance (p < .001), very high intensity distance (p < .001); sprint distance (p = .037); and total distance (p < .001) covered and work/rest ratio (p = .005) than the 8-a-side game modality. In addition, an increased number of attacking movements was recorded in the 7-a-side game modality (.16 ± .13 vs. .10 ± .09 m·min-1; p = .001). In conclusion, the 7-a-side game modality included a greater number of physical and technical skills than the 8-a-side game in the under 12 soccer players. Therefore, it would be recommendable to use the 7-a-side game modality to favour better physical–technical development in young soccer players.

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez; Javier Abián-Vicén; Pablo Abián. Analysis of the physical and technical differences between 7-a-side and 8-a-side game modalities in official under 12 soccer matches. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport 2017, 17, 545 -554.

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez, Javier Abián-Vicén, Pablo Abián. Analysis of the physical and technical differences between 7-a-side and 8-a-side game modalities in official under 12 soccer matches. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport. 2017; 17 (4):545-554.

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Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez; Javier Abián-Vicén; Pablo Abián. 2017. "Analysis of the physical and technical differences between 7-a-side and 8-a-side game modalities in official under 12 soccer matches." International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport 17, no. 4: 545-554.

Journal article
Published: 07 August 2015 in Research in Sports Medicine
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The purpose of the study was to assess the occurrence of muscle damage after a simulated badminton match and its influence on physical and haematological parameters. Sixteen competitive male badminton players participated in the study. Before and just after a 45-min simulated badminton match, maximal isometric force and badminton-specific running/movement velocity were measured to assess muscle fatigue. Blood samples were also obtained before and after the match. The badminton match did not affect maximal isometric force or badminton-specific velocity. Blood volume and plasma volume were significantly reduced during the match and consequently haematite, leucocyte, and platelet counts significantly increased. Blood myoglobin and creatine kinase concentrations increased from 26.5 ± 11.6 to 197.3 ± 70.2 µg·L(-1) and from 258.6 ± 192.2 to 466.0 ± 296.5 U·L(-1), respectively. In conclusion, a simulated badminton match modified haematological parameters of whole blood and serum blood that indicate the occurrence of muscle fibre damage. However, the level of muscle damage did not produce decreased muscle performance.

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Pablo Abián; Juan Del Coso; Juan José Salinero; César Gallo-Salazar; Francisco Areces; Diana Ruiz-Vicente; Beatriz Lara; Lidón Soriano; Victor Muñoz; Irma Lorenzo-Capella; Javier Abián-Vicén. Muscle damage produced during a simulated badminton match in competitive male players. Research in Sports Medicine 2015, 24, 104 -117.

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Pablo Abián, Juan Del Coso, Juan José Salinero, César Gallo-Salazar, Francisco Areces, Diana Ruiz-Vicente, Beatriz Lara, Lidón Soriano, Victor Muñoz, Irma Lorenzo-Capella, Javier Abián-Vicén. Muscle damage produced during a simulated badminton match in competitive male players. Research in Sports Medicine. 2015; 24 (1):104-117.

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Pablo Abián; Juan Del Coso; Juan José Salinero; César Gallo-Salazar; Francisco Areces; Diana Ruiz-Vicente; Beatriz Lara; Lidón Soriano; Victor Muñoz; Irma Lorenzo-Capella; Javier Abián-Vicén. 2015. "Muscle damage produced during a simulated badminton match in competitive male players." Research in Sports Medicine 24, no. 1: 104-117.

Performance analysis
Published: 20 December 2014 in Journal of Sports Sciences
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a caffeine-containing energy drink to enhance physical and match performance in elite badminton players. Sixteen male and elite badminton players (25.4 ± 7.3 year; 71.8 ± 7.9 kg) participated in a double-blind, placebo-controlled and randomised experiment. On two different sessions, badminton players ingested 3 mg of caffeine per kg of body mass in the form of an energy drink or the same drink without caffeine (placebo). After 60 min, participants performed the following tests: handgrip maximal force production, smash jump without and with shuttlecock, squat jump, countermovement jump and the agility T-test. Later, a 45-min simulated badminton match was played. Players’ number of impacts and heart rate was measured during the match. The ingestion of the caffeinated energy drink increased squat jump height (34.5 ± 4.7 vs. 36.4 ± 4.3 cm; P < 0.05), squat jump peak power (P < 0.05), countermovement jump height (37.7 ± 4.5 vs. 39.5 ± 5.1 cm; P < 0.05) and countermovement jump peak power (P < 0.05). In addition, an increased number of total impacts was found during the badminton match (7395 ± 1594 vs. 7707 ± 2033 impacts; P < 0.05). In conclusion, the results show that the use of caffeine-containing energy drink may be an effective nutritional aid to increase jump performance and activity patterns during game in elite badminton players.

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Pablo Abian; Juan Del Coso; Juan José Salinero; Cesar Gallo-Salazar; Francisco Areces; Diana Ruiz-Vicente; Beatriz Lara; Lidon Soriano; Victor Muñoz; Javier Abián-Vicén. The ingestion of a caffeinated energy drink improves jump performance and activity patterns in elite badminton players. Journal of Sports Sciences 2014, 33, 1042 -1050.

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Pablo Abian, Juan Del Coso, Juan José Salinero, Cesar Gallo-Salazar, Francisco Areces, Diana Ruiz-Vicente, Beatriz Lara, Lidon Soriano, Victor Muñoz, Javier Abián-Vicén. The ingestion of a caffeinated energy drink improves jump performance and activity patterns in elite badminton players. Journal of Sports Sciences. 2014; 33 (10):1042-1050.

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Pablo Abian; Juan Del Coso; Juan José Salinero; Cesar Gallo-Salazar; Francisco Areces; Diana Ruiz-Vicente; Beatriz Lara; Lidon Soriano; Victor Muñoz; Javier Abián-Vicén. 2014. "The ingestion of a caffeinated energy drink improves jump performance and activity patterns in elite badminton players." Journal of Sports Sciences 33, no. 10: 1042-1050.

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Published: 01 December 2014 in International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport
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The aim of the study was to assess physical performance during competition in elite youth rugby players with respect to their specific position on the field (backs vs. forwards). Twenty two elite male under-19 rugby union players voluntary participated in the study (13 forwards and 9 backs). Players’ activity profiles were assessed using Global Positioning System technology during three rugby union friendly matches. Players’ heart rates were also recorded. No significant differences were found between forwards and backs in total distance covered, average speed, or maximum and average heart rate. Backs covered significantly greater running distance than forwards at 0 to 6 km. h-1 (35.5±4.1 vs. 28.7±4.0 m·min-1; p<0.05) and greater distance at speeds of 20 km. h-1 and greater (7.5±2.8 vs. 2.6±2.2 m·min-1; p<0.05) whereas forwards covered greater distance at 6 to 12 km. h-1 (26.6±4.8 vs 19.9±4.8 m·min-1; p<0.05) and at 12 to 14 km. h-1 (8.8±2.7 vs. 6.5±2.0 m·min-1; p<0.05). Backs performed more very high-intensity runs than did forwards (0.33±0.13 vs. 0.14±0.10 no·min-1; p<0.05). In conclusion physical demands during the match differed between backs and forwards with backs performing a greater number of high intensity efforts than did forwards.

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Javier Portillo; Pablo Abián; José A. Navia; Mauro Sánchez; Javier Abian-Vicen. Movement patterns in under-19 rugby union players: Evaluation of physical demands by playing position. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport 2014, 14, 934 -945.

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Javier Portillo, Pablo Abián, José A. Navia, Mauro Sánchez, Javier Abian-Vicen. Movement patterns in under-19 rugby union players: Evaluation of physical demands by playing position. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport. 2014; 14 (3):934-945.

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Javier Portillo; Pablo Abián; José A. Navia; Mauro Sánchez; Javier Abian-Vicen. 2014. "Movement patterns in under-19 rugby union players: Evaluation of physical demands by playing position." International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport 14, no. 3: 934-945.

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Published: 01 July 2014 in International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
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The aim was to analyze the influence of competitive round on muscle strength, body-fluid balance, and renal function in elite badminton players during a real competition. Body mass, jump height during a countermovement jump, handgrip force, and urine samples were obtained from 13 elite badminton players (6 men and 7 women) before and after the 2nd-round and quarterfinal matches of the national Spanish badminton championship. Sweat rate was determined by using prematch-to-postmatch body-mass change and by weighing individually labeled fluid bottles. Sweat rates were 1.04 ± 0.62 and 0.98 ± 0.43 L/h, while rehydration rate was 0.69 ± 0.26 and 0.91 ± 0.52 L/h for the 2nd round and quarterfinals, respectively. Thus, dehydration was 0.47% ± 1.03% after the 2nd round and 0.23% ± 0.43% after the quarterfinals. There were no differences in prematch-to-postmatch jump height, but jump height was reduced from 37.51 ± 8.83 cm after the 2nd-round game to 34.82 ± 7.37 cm after the quarterfinals (P < .05). No significant differences were found in handgrip force when comparing prepost matches or rounds, although there were significant differences between dominant and nondominant hands (P < .05). The succession of rounds caused the appearance of proteinuria, hematuria, glycosuria, and higher nitrite and ketone concentrations in urine. Rehydration patterns during a real badminton competition were effective to prevent dehydration. A badminton match did not affect jump height or handgrip force, but jump height was progressively reduced by the competitive round. Badminton players’ renal responses reflected diminished renal flux due to the high-intensity nature of this racket sport.

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Javier Abian-Vicen; Adrián Castanedo; Pablo Abián; Cristina González-Millán; Juan José Salinero; Juan Del Coso. Influence of Successive Badminton Matches on Muscle Strength, Power, and Body-Fluid Balance in Elite Players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 2014, 9, 689 -694.

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Javier Abian-Vicen, Adrián Castanedo, Pablo Abián, Cristina González-Millán, Juan José Salinero, Juan Del Coso. Influence of Successive Badminton Matches on Muscle Strength, Power, and Body-Fluid Balance in Elite Players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 2014; 9 (4):689-694.

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Javier Abian-Vicen; Adrián Castanedo; Pablo Abián; Cristina González-Millán; Juan José Salinero; Juan Del Coso. 2014. "Influence of Successive Badminton Matches on Muscle Strength, Power, and Body-Fluid Balance in Elite Players." International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 9, no. 4: 689-694.

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Published: 03 April 2014 in International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport
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The purpose of the study was to compare the notational structure in men’s singles games between the Olympic Games in Beijing and London to observe how badminton evolved from 2008 to 2012. Twenty games of each event (n=40), were analyzed using the official videos of the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympic Games. Game duration (Beijing:1124.6±229.9 s vs. London:1260.3±267.1 s; P<0.05), real time played (Beijing:306.9±45.7 s vs. London:354.7±86.5 s; P<0.05), rally time, shots per rally, rest time at point 11, rest time between games and shots per rally were significantly higher in London than in Beijing. Rally time intervals between 0-2.9 s were more frequent in Beijing (P<0.05) than in London and rest time between rallies of 27-29.9 s were more frequent in London (P<0.05); this distribution of time intervals suggests that badminton is evolving towards longer rallies with greater rest intervals pushing the limits of the badminton regulations. No differences were found between Beijing and London in the distribution of the last shot in each rally. In conclusion the timing factors of the badminton game was different in London 2012 from Beijing 2008, badminton is evolving towards longer rallies with greater rest intervals resulting in longer matches.

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Pablo Abián; Adrian Castanedo; Xing Qiao Feng; Javier Sampedro; Javier Abian-Vicen. Notational comparison of men’s singles badminton matches between Olympic Games in Beijing and London. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport 2014, 14, 42 -53.

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Pablo Abián, Adrian Castanedo, Xing Qiao Feng, Javier Sampedro, Javier Abian-Vicen. Notational comparison of men’s singles badminton matches between Olympic Games in Beijing and London. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport. 2014; 14 (1):42-53.

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Pablo Abián; Adrian Castanedo; Xing Qiao Feng; Javier Sampedro; Javier Abian-Vicen. 2014. "Notational comparison of men’s singles badminton matches between Olympic Games in Beijing and London." International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport 14, no. 1: 42-53.

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Published: 01 August 2013 in International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport
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The purpose of the study was to compare the temporal and notational structures in games and matches between men’s singles (MS) and women’s singles (WS) in the current top level of world badminton players. Ten matches of each event (n=20), from the official videos of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, were analyzed. Match duration (MS: 2378.0±387.9 s, WS: 1696.1±170.4 s.; P<0.05), real time played (MS: 613.7±80.1 s and WS: 493.6±70.2 s; P<0.05), rally time, rest time and shots per rally were significantly higher in men’s singles than in women’s singles, whereas work density and percentage of time played (MS: 26.0±2.1%, WS: 29.0±2.0%; P<0.05) were higher in women’s single. There were no differences in variables between the first and the second game in any event. For the final shot of each rally it was observed that the unforced error, the smash, the net and the drive were the most decisive shots in matches. It was also found differences (P<0.05) between the two events; the smash and the drive were commonly used by men and the drop was commonly used by women. In conclusion the temporal and notational structure of the badminton match was different when comparing men’s singles from women’s singles.

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Javier Abián-Vicén; Adrian Castanedo; Pablo Abian; Javier Sampedro. Temporal and notational comparison of badminton matches between men’s singles and women’s singles. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport 2013, 13, 310 -320.

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Javier Abián-Vicén, Adrian Castanedo, Pablo Abian, Javier Sampedro. Temporal and notational comparison of badminton matches between men’s singles and women’s singles. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport. 2013; 13 (2):310-320.

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Javier Abián-Vicén; Adrian Castanedo; Pablo Abian; Javier Sampedro. 2013. "Temporal and notational comparison of badminton matches between men’s singles and women’s singles." International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport 13, no. 2: 310-320.

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Published: 01 September 2012 in International Journal of Morphology
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El objetivo del estudio fue comprobar si existen diferencias entre el lado dominante y no dominante de las medidas antropométricas en los mejores jugadores y jugadoras españoles de bádminton, así como verificar si el lado del cuerpo donde se realiza la medición puede influir en el cálculo de la composición corporal y del somatotipo. Participaron voluntariamente en el estudio 46 jugadores de bádminton de élite, 31 eran hombres (edad=21,7±4,3 años) y 15 mujeres (edad=19,1±4,4 años). Se tomaron las medidas de 6 pliegues cutáneos, 3 diámetros, 3 longitudes y 5 perímetros del lado dominante y no dominante de los sujetos. Se calculó la composición corporal y el somatotipo con los valores registrados en cada uno de los lados. No se encontraron diferencias en los pliegues ni en las longitudes entre el lado dominante y no dominante, como consecuencia tampoco se encontraron diferencias significativas en el porcentaje de grasa (dominante=11,20±4,45%; no dominante=11,12±4,48%; ns). Aparecieron valores superiores (pmenor que0,05) en los diámetros óseos y en los perímetros en el lado dominante. El porcentaje óseo fue mayor calculado a partir de las mediciones del lado dominante (dominante=16,37±1,14%, no dominante=15,66±1,12%; pmenor que0,001). El porcentaje muscular fue mayor calculado a partir de las mediciones del lado no dominante (dominante=49,39±2,60%, no dominante=50,18±2,69%; pmenor que0,001). Como conclusión podemos afirmar que existen asimetrías corporales en los jugadores de bádminton de alto nivel, al encontrarse diferencias en los diámetros óseos y en los perímetros entre el lado dominante y no dominante. Al calcular la composición corporal con el lado dominante de los jugadores de bádminton se está sobreestimando el porcentaje óseo e infraestimando el porcentaje muscular

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Pablo Abian; Javier Abián-Vicén; J Sampedro. Análisis Antropométrico de la Simetría Corporal en Jugadores de Bádminton. International Journal of Morphology 2012, 30, 945 -951.

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Pablo Abian, Javier Abián-Vicén, J Sampedro. Análisis Antropométrico de la Simetría Corporal en Jugadores de Bádminton. International Journal of Morphology. 2012; 30 (3):945-951.

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Pablo Abian; Javier Abián-Vicén; J Sampedro. 2012. "Análisis Antropométrico de la Simetría Corporal en Jugadores de Bádminton." International Journal of Morphology 30, no. 3: 945-951.

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Published: 29 May 2012 in PLOS ONE
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The negative effects of dehydration on aerobic activities are well established. However, it is unknown how dehydration affects intermittent sports performance. The purpose of this study was to identify the level of dehydration in elite badminton players and its relation to muscle strength and power production. Seventy matches from the National Spanish badminton championship were analyzed (46 men’s singles and 24 women’s singles). Before and after each match, jump height and power production were determined during a countermovement jump on a force platform. Participants’ body weight and a urine sample were also obtained before and after each match. The amount of liquid that the players drank during the match was also calculated by weighing their individual drinking bottles. Sweat rate during the game was 1.14±0.46 l/h in men and 1.02±0.64 l/h in women. The players rehydrated at a rate of 1.10±0.55 l/h and 1.01±0.44 l/h in the male and female groups respectively. Thus, the dehydration attained during the game was only 0.37±0.50% in men and 0.32±0.83% in women. No differences were found in any of the parameters analyzed during the vertical jump (men: from 31.82±5.29 to 32.90±4.49 W/kg; p>0.05, women: from 26.36±4.73 to 27.25±4.44 W/kg; p>0.05). Post-exercise urine samples revealed proteinuria (60.9% of cases in men and 66.7% in women), leukocyturia (men = 43.5% and women = 50.0%) and erythrocyturia (men = 50.0% and women = 21.7%). Despite a moderate sweat rate, badminton players adequately hydrated during a game and thus the dehydration attained was low. The badminton match did not cause muscle fatigue but it significantly increased the prevalence of proteinuria, leukocyturia and erythrocyturia.

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Javier Abián-Vicén; Juan Del Coso; Cristina González-Millán; Juan José Salinero; Pablo Abián. Analysis of Dehydration and Strength in Elite Badminton Players. PLOS ONE 2012, 7, e37821 .

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Javier Abián-Vicén, Juan Del Coso, Cristina González-Millán, Juan José Salinero, Pablo Abián. Analysis of Dehydration and Strength in Elite Badminton Players. PLOS ONE. 2012; 7 (5):e37821.

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Javier Abián-Vicén; Juan Del Coso; Cristina González-Millán; Juan José Salinero; Pablo Abián. 2012. "Analysis of Dehydration and Strength in Elite Badminton Players." PLOS ONE 7, no. 5: e37821.