Purpose: The physical, physiological, and functional characteristics of archers affect target shooting performance. In our study, we aimed to examine the effect of pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength on sports performance in archers. Methods: Our study included 46 (27 female, 19 male) professional archers registered in archery sports clubs. Sociodemographic and physical characteristics were recorded. Pulmonary function test (PFT), respiratory muscle strength, shooting performance test, Moberg-pickup collection test, Nelson hand reaction test, and Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) were applied to all participants.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
46
Evaluation of respiratory functions, respiratory muscle strength and shooting performance in archers
Halic University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
FEV1 (liter)
This is the amount of air with pulmonary function test that the patient can force out of their lungs in one second.
Time frame: at the enrollment
FEV1 (%-percentage)
This is the percentage of air with pulmonary function test that the patient can force out of their lungs in one second.
Time frame: at the enrollment
FVC (liter)
This is the greatest total amount of air patient can forcefully breathe out after breathing in as deeply as possible.
Time frame: at the enrollment
FVC (%-percentage)
This is the percentage of air patient can forcefully breathe out after breathing in as deeply as possible.
Time frame: 7 months
FEV1/FVC (percentage)
The FEV1/FVC ratio is a number that represents the percentage of patient lung capacity patient is able to exhale in one second.
Time frame: at the enrollment
Inspiratory muscle test
Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) is going to measured using a mouth pressure meter (MicroRPM; MicroMedical, UK) according to the guideline of ATS and European Respiratory Society (ERS).
Time frame: at the enrollment
Expiratory muscle test
Maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) is going to measured using a mouth pressure meter (MicroRPM; MicroMedical, UK) according to the guideline of ATS and European Respiratory Society (ERS).
Time frame: at the enrollment
Shooting performance
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The high shooting score indicates high arrow shooting performance.
Time frame: at the enrollment
Nelson Hand Reaction Test
The average value when the participants catch the ruler for three attempts
Time frame: at the enrollment
Moberg-pickup collection test
Assess manual dexterity and function by measuring the time it takes to pick up twelve different small objects (screws, paper clips, rings, safety pins, small nuts, coins, and wrenches)
Time frame: at the enrollment
The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)
Assess fatigue severity with 9-item self reporting scale
Time frame: at the enrollment