Effects of Calf Compression Garments on Non-Linear Underwater Displacement in Elite Underwater Rugby Players: A Crossover Study

Samuel Jose Gaviria Alzate; Wilder Geovany Valencia Sánchez

doi:10.12800/ccd.v21i68.2506

Autores/as

Samuel Jose Gaviria Alzate Universidad San Buenaventura https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0631-8197
Wilder Geovany Valencia Sánchez

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12800/ccd.v21i68.2506

Palabras clave:

compression bandages, athletic performance, non-linear displacement, water sports, crossover studies

Resumen

Este estudio exploró los efectos de las prendas de compresión en pantorrilla sobre el desplazamiento subacuático no lineal en jugadores élite de rugby subacuático. Dado que este deporte exige agilidad, cambios rápidos de dirección y control corporal preciso, cualquier mejora en el rendimiento puede representar una ventaja competitiva. Cinco atletas élite, con una experiencia promedio superior a nueve años, completaron cinco repeticiones de una prueba de velocidad con cambio de dirección bajo dos condiciones: con prendas de compresión en pantorrilla y sin prendas de compresión. El estudio siguió un diseño cruzado durante siete días, permitiendo que cada participante actuara como su propio control. Los resultados mostraron consistentemente un mejor rendimiento con el uso de las prendas de compresión, especialmente durante la cuarta y quinta repetición de la prueba. Los tiempos medios mejoraron de 7,27 a 6,89 segundos y de 7,20 a 6,90 segundos, respectivamente. El tiempo promedio global fue menor con compresión en comparación con la condición sin compresión: 7,01 ± 0,42 s frente a 7,18 ± 0,43 s. El análisis estadístico confirmó una diferencia significativa, t(24) = 2,41, p = .024, con un tamaño del efecto moderado, d de Cohen = 0,48. El rendimiento mejoró un 2,40%, particularmente en las repeticiones finales, lo que sugiere un posible efecto atenuador de la fatiga. Estos hallazgos indican que las prendas de compresión en pantorrilla pueden mejorar el rendimiento basado en la agilidad en deportes acuáticos. Futuras investigaciones deberían examinar los mecanismos fisiológicos subyacentes y sus posibles aplicaciones en entornos deportivos similares.

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