Comparison between Standing Broad Jump test and Wingate test for assessing lower limb anaerobic power in elite sportsmen
Journal Title: Medical Journal Armed Forces - Year 2017, Vol 73, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Lower limb explosive power is an important motor quality for sporting performance and indicates use of anaerobic energy systems like stored ATP and Creatine phosphate system. Weightlifting, Fencing and Wrestling use it for monitoring and identification of potential sportsmen. The Wingate test and Standing Broad Jump (SBJ) test are reliable and accurate tests for its assessment. This study conducted on elite Indian sportsmen tries to analyse feasibility of use of the SBJ test in sports and military medicine when Wingate test is impractical. Methods: 95 elite sportsmen (51 Fencers, 17 Weight lifters and 27 Wrestlers) of a sports institute were administered Wingate cycle ergometer test and SBJ under standardised conditions. The results were analysed for mass and inter-discipline correlation. Results: Analysis using Pearson's correlation showed significant positive correlation between Peak power (r = 0.446, p < 0.0001) and SBJ (distance) in all sportsmen. Inter-sport correlation showed positive correlation between SBJ and peak power (r = 0.335, p < 0.016) in Fencers and between SBJ, peak power (r = 0.686, p < 0.002) in Weightlifters. Bland–Altman plot analysis showed that about 94% pairs of peak power and SBJ were within limits of agreement for each discipline as well as among all sportsmen. Conclusion: The test results show definite correlation and SBJ test can be used as a field test in performance monitoring, talent identification, military recruit screening and injury prevention.
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Anup Krishnan
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