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ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2021

Differences in Adiposity Profile and Body Fat Distribution between Forwards and Backs in Sub-Elite Spanish Female Rugby Union Players.

Dolores Escrivá, Jordi Caplliure-Llopis, Inmaculada Benet, Gonzalo Mariscal, Juan Vicente Mampel, Carlos Barrios

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Article in Journal of clinical medicine, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Dolores EscriváIntensive Care Unit, La Fe Polytechnic and University Hospital, 46026 Valencia, Spain.
Jordi Caplliure-LlopisInstitute for Research on Musculoskeletal Disorders, School of Medicine, Valencia Catholic University, 46001 Valencia, Spain.
Inmaculada BenetInstitute for Research on Musculoskeletal Disorders, School of Medicine, Valencia Catholic University, 46001 Valencia, Spain.
Gonzalo MariscalInstitute for Research on Musculoskeletal Disorders, School of Medicine, Valencia Catholic University, 46001 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-5166-198X
Juan Vicente MampelDepartment of Physiotherapy, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-2710-2931
Carlos BarriosInstitute for Research on Musculoskeletal Disorders, School of Medicine, Valencia Catholic University, 46001 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-6657-7246
Valencia Catholic University Saint Vincent Martyr · ESUniversitat de València · ES

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the adiposity profile and the body fat distribution in 56 sub-elite female rugby union players involved in the Spanish National Women's Rugby Union Championships. The participants included in this study, which was the first to analyze sub-elite players, show thinner skinfolds, lower fat mass, and lesser fat percentage than previously reported for elite female rugby union players. Forwards were heavier and had higher body mass index (BMI) and fat mass, thicker skinfolds, and higher fat percentage than back players. Forwards also possessed significantly greater total fat-free mass than backs. All these differences were applicable only to players under 25 years of age. A negative correlation between age and both abdominal and lower extremity fat was found in forward players but not in the backs. Both Yuhasz and Faulkner equations tended to underestimate fat percentage in comparison to Reilly equation. Although Yuhasz equation provided higher systematic error, random error was lower in comparison to Faulkner equation. This study shows the relevance of analyzing and monitoring adiposity in female rugby union players to optimize adaptation to the sports requirements of different playing positions and age.

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adiposityanthropometrybody compositionsomatotypewomen’s rugby

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PMID34884415
PMCPMC8658519
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