RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Badminton preferentially decreases explosive over maximal voluntary torque in both the plantar flexors and extensors A1 Girard, Oliver A1 Behan, Fearghal P. A1 Cabello Manrique, David A1 Fernández Fernández, Jaime A2 Educacion Fisica y Deportiva K1 Educación Física K1 Ankle Joint K1 Antagonist/agonist Strength Ratio K1 Badminton K1 Explosive Strength K1 Maximal Strength AB We assessed changes in maximal and explosive plantar flexion (PF) and dorsi flexion(DF) torque, and thus the maximal and explosive DF/PF ratio, in response to succes-sive badminton matches (2 × 35, 15 minutes of rest) in 16 juniors (10 males, 6 fe-males) International-level badminton players before (Pre), immediately after the first(Post- 1) and second (Post-2) match as well as after resting for 12 hours. For both PFand DF, maximal voluntary torque decreased from Pre to Post-2 (~7%-9%; P < 0.05).Compared with Pre, PF explosive voluntary torque decreased by ~4%-13% at Post-1(P < 0.05), with further reductions ranging from −15% to −25% within the 0-100 msepoch after contraction (P < 0.001) at Post-2. Decrements of similar magnitude inDF explosive voluntary torque occurred at Post-1 (ranging −7% to −27%) and Post-2(ranging −3% to −28%) relative to Pre (P < 0.05). All neuromuscular parameterswere fully recovered after 12 hours of rest. Explosive DF/PF ratios during the veryinitial phase of contraction (up to 50 ms from onset) were lower compared with themaximal DF/PF ratio, with no effect of time (all P < 0.05). In badminton, explosivetorque indices should be included to more accurately reflect acute fatigue induced bysuccessive badminton matches. PB John Wiley & Sons SN 2573-8488 LK https://hdl.handle.net/10612/19224 UL https://hdl.handle.net/10612/19224 NO Girard, O., Behan, F. P., Cabello‐Manrique, D., & Fernandez‐Fernandez, J. (2019). Badminton preferentially decreases explosive over maximal voluntary torque in both the plantar flexors and extensors. Translational Sports Medicine, 2(1), 39-46. DS BULERIA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de León RD 26-jun-2024