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Effects of Rowing on Rheological Properties of Blood

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  • Mateusz Mardyła

    (Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland)

  • Aneta Teległów

    (Department of Health Promotion, Institute of Basic Sciences, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland)

  • Bartłomiej Ptaszek

    (Institute of Applied Sciences, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland)

  • Małgorzata Jekiełek

    (Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum, 31-008 Krakow, Poland)

  • Grzegorz Mańko

    (Department of Biomechanics and Kinesiology, Institute of Physiotherapy, Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum, 31-126 Krakow, Poland
    ORNR “Krzeszowice”, Rehabilitation Center, Daszyńskiego 1, 32-065 Krzeszowice, Poland)

  • Jakub Marchewka

    (Department of Rehabilitation in Traumatology, Institute of Clinical Rehabilitation, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the selected hematological and rheological indices in female rowers during the competitive season. The study included 10 female rowers (aged 21.2 ± 2.6) and the control group consisted of 10 woman of corresponding age (non-athletes). The examination of athletes took place two times: at the beginning of the season during high endurance low intensity training period in January (baseline) and at the end of the competitive season in October (after). Blood samples taken from all woman were analyzed for hematological and rheological parameters. The training period of rowers during the 10 months resulted in decrease in red blood cell count and RBC deformability, in contrast to an improvement in some rheological functions such a decrease in fibrinogen concentration, plasma viscosity and aggregation index. The training program practice in rowing modulated some hematological and rheological indices. Some of them positively influenced the cardiovascular system and reduced potential risks connected with hard training and dehydration, but others may have followed from overtraining or not enough relaxation time between training units.

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  • Mateusz Mardyła & Aneta Teległów & Bartłomiej Ptaszek & Małgorzata Jekiełek & Grzegorz Mańko & Jakub Marchewka, 2023. "Effects of Rowing on Rheological Properties of Blood," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(6), pages 1-10, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:6:p:5159-:d:1097779
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