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Blood lactate and stroke parameters during front crawl in elite swimmers with disability.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11834113     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The purpose of this investigation was to compare the blood lactate concentration ([La]), stroke distance (D(s)), and swim index (SI) during an incremental swim test (IST) in elite swimmers who had a loss in mobility (LM) (n = 6) or who had full mobility (FM) (n = 5) of the lower limbs. The IST consisted of 5 repeats of either 100 or 200 m front crawl depending upon the ability level of the swimmer. The [La] and heart rate measured during the IST showed no significant differences (p > 0.05). However, velocity (V(s)) and D(s) were all significantly lower (p < 0.01) during the IST. SI was significantly (p < 0.01) lower during repeats 1 to 3 and 5, but not repeat 4. These data indicate that the [La] response to incremental exercise is similar during incremental front crawl activity in swimmers suffering from loss of lower limb mobility. However, a critical V(s) is reached in LM swimmers where swimming efficiency is optimal compared with FM swimmers.
Authors:
David J Bentley; Gary Phillips; Lars R McNaughton; Alan M Batterham
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association     Volume:  16     ISSN:  1064-8011     ISO Abbreviation:  J Strength Cond Res     Publication Date:  2002 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-02-08     Completed Date:  2002-03-28     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9415084     Medline TA:  J Strength Cond Res     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  97-102     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Bath, Bath, England. sppdjb@bath.ac.uk.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Arm / physiology*
Biomechanics
Disabled Persons* / rehabilitation
Exercise / physiology*
Exercise Test
Female
Humans
Immobilization / physiology
Lactic Acid / blood*
Leg / physiopathology
Male
Swimming / physiology*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
50-21-5/Lactic Acid

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