Naslov
Differences in Pulmonary Function among Croatian Premier League Soccer and Futsal Players

Autori
Erceg, Marko ; Grgantov, Zoran ; Rađa, Ante ; Milić, Mirjana

Izvornik
Paripex Indian journal of research (2250-1991) 2 (2013), 8; 236-238

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
spirometry; athletes; physical activity

Sažetak
The purpose of this study was to compare pulmonary function of Croatian premier league soccer and futsal players. 52 soccer players and 56 futsal players performed forced expiratory manoeuvres into a portable spirometer. Measurements included forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory flows at 50%FVC (FEF50) and 25%FVC (FEF25), forced expiratory volume within the first second (FEV1), Tiffeneau index (FEV1/%FVC) and maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV). The analysis of spirometry indicators differences between Croatian futsal and soccer players indicated that the soccer players had statistically significantly higher values in the FVC, FEV1, FEV50 and MVV variables, in relation to the futsal players. The differences of training and competition process in Croatian soccer and futsal players most likely caused the obtained differences of lung functions. Keywords

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Psihologija, Pedagogija, Etnologija i antropologija

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