Arm Wrestling Research Articles

Examination of Elite Physically Disabled Athletes' Motivation Levels of Participation in Sports

Determining which motivation source athletes have is important as it will ensure that correct and effective steps are taken to ensure success. The study focuses on examining the motivation of elite physically disabled athletes to participate in sports according to various variables. General survey model was used in the research. A total of 57 national athletes, including 16 arm wrestling, 13 swimming and 23 wheeled basketball athletes, participated in the study. The "Personal Information Form" developed by the researchers and the "Motivation of Participation in Sports for Persons with Disabilities Scale (MPSPDS)" developed by Demir et al. (2018) were used in the study. In the analysis of the data, besides descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U Test was used for paired comparisons and Kruskal Wallis H Test for multiple comparisons. In the findings obtained, it was found that there was a significant difference in motivation sources according to the variable of income and the second branch, but no significant difference was found according to the variables of gender, marital status, education level, branch, and time of disability. As a result, it was concluded that the physically disabled elite athletes, those who define their income level as medium in intrinsic and extrinsic motivations and those who have a secondary branch, have high motivation and show different characteristics from each other and cause them to be affected by different motivation sources.

"Physical factors affecting the strength of arm wrestling"

Arm-wrestling is known as an easy-to-use, friendly play or competition. Since arm-wrestling is won by involving the opponent's arm and falling down, it is said that the size of the body frame, the grip strength, which is the gross muscle strength of the entire arm, or the effective mechanical activity of the muscle groups is important. However, there has been no research on the factors that are effective in winning arm wrestling. Therefore, we examined the factors necessary to win arm wrestling by examining the arm wrestling rate and forearm length, weight, grip strength, and maximum internal rotation vector value of the shoulder joint by using 16 healthy 20-22 years old as subjects. The relationship was examined statistically by Spearman's correlation coefficient. Then, using a multiple regression analysis, the winning rate of arm wrestling was analyzed as a dependent variable, and items with significant correlation were analyzed as independent variables. As a result, it was found that the winning rate of arm wrestling has a high correlation between forearm length and the maximum internal rotation vector value of the shoulder joint, and the latter is particularly involved.

RELIABILITY OF SPECIFIC TESTS OF STRENGTH OF SPORTS ARM WRESTLING

The goal of the present study was to explore the reliability of a specific strength test of sports arm wrestling. The Maximal muscle force (Fmax) and maximal Rate of the muscle force development (RFDmax) for the right and left arm in a specific arm wrestling supinated and neutral position were analyzed. The sample of variables included the following two variables: Maximal voluntary force (F max ) and maximal voluntary explosive force, i.e., maximal Rate of force development (RFD max ), measured at the left (L) and right (R) arm (musculus Biceps Brachii), for both sports-specific positions – supination, and the neutral position. The Single variable Inter-test reliability was determined using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) and Cronbach's Alpha based on standardized items. The statistical significance level was determined on the criterion of p ≤ 0.05. Very high reliability (ICC = 0.916-0.971) exists for maximum muscle force variables, measured for the left and right arm with supinatorial and neutral hand positions. Moderate and high reliability (ICC = 0.681-0.892) was found for explosive muscle force variables, measured with the left and right hand in supinatorial and neutral hand positions. Generally, the highest values of muscle maximal and explosive force were achieved during the first test attempt. By looking at this information, coaches and athletes, may reliably use this specific AW test to create a clearer picture of the athlete's current physical readiness and for making appropriate decisions to guide the training process.

Humeral Shaft Fracture Sustained During Arm Wrestling with Review of Factors Contributing to its Causation.

Introduction:Humeral shaft fractures are the most common injury sustained in arm wrestling, and its various biomechanical, anatomical, kinematic and electromyographic aspects have been studied and reported. We present a series of six cases of humeral shaft fractures in the arm wrestlers and a review of basic science studies to determine the factors contributing to their causation.Materials and methods:Six humeral shaft fractures associated with arm wrestling were treated between December 2018 and January 2020. The medical records and radiographs were retrospectively reviewed. In addition, the characteristics of the patients, their opponents, and the fractures were noted in a pre-designed data sheet.Results:There were six men with an average age of 27.5 years (SD ± 8.9). All were amateurs who were occasional arm wrestlers. Three fractures each were sustained in the sitting and standing position, four in the losing phase, one in the winning phase, and one in the stalling phase. The dominant side humerus was involved in all but one case. The fracture types were 12-A1 (n=4); 12-B1 (n=1); 12-A2 (n=1). Three fractures were treated by open reduction and internal fixation, while three were treated conservatively with satisfactory healing.Conclusion:Humeral shaft fractures in arm wrestling are common in amateurs. There is no association of the fracture with the position of the players or the phase of the match. However, arm wrestlers should be aware of this complication and should receive proper guidance to reduce the risk of humeral shaft fractures.

Оптимізація тренувального процесу щодо розвитку силових показників у юніорів засобами армспорту

Arm wrestling is a specific type of martial arts where the expected result depends entirely on the speed of reaction and physical strength of the sportsman, as the fight time is quite fleeting and therefore the level of development of strength training is important for the training of arm wrestlers. Numerical data from the literature indicate that adolescence is characterized by a low level of development of strength and speed qualities. According to the results of our research, we claim that this is due to the low scientific and methodological support of the appropriate level of juniors’ physical training who study in children’s and youth sports schools. Most of the existing methods for the development of juniors’ strength indicators who are engaged in arm wrestling are borrowed from other sports. Scientific research of the new century, which has theoretical and practical directions of research, should be based on the study of the model of the object and the subject of research. Research methodology. The pedagogical experiment consisted in determining the influence of the developed training methods on the development of juniors’ strength indicators. In our study, we used a pedagogical experiment of a formative form. The experiment involved juniors belonging to the main medical group for health reasons. To test the effectiveness of the developed training methodology, we formed the experimental and control groups (EG, KG n = 10) on the basis of the “Champion” sports complex in Sumy, where trainings were conducted three times a week. The control group practiced the old method. Pedagogical observation was carried out throughout the experiment (2020-2021 academic years), its object was juniors 16-18 years old. We monitored the implementation of the content of the developed experimental factor, as well as evaluated the current achievements, selected means and methods of training, determined the correspondence of the volume and intensity of physical loads to the arm wrestlers’ capabilities. Results of work and key conclusions. The pedagogical experiment consisted in determining the influence of the developed training methods on the development of juniors’ strength indicators. The data of our research confirmed the effectiveness of our method of training arm wrestlers, aimed at optimizing the development of strength indicators as the basis for the competitive and training activities of wrestlers. We note a significant increase in the indicators of the sportsmen of the experimental group in the four above mentioned test points, except for the bench press. Such positive changes are extremely necessary in the training of arm wrestlers who win, thanks to the strength of the upper extremities, shoulder, forearm and hand. According to the results of the experiment, we can confidently recommend that this training methodology be implemented in the practice of children’s and youth sports schools, sports schools of the Olympic reserve, sports clubs, etc. The training plan is effective and balanced, as it provides an even development of strength indicators in all movements which are important for arm wrestling.

Fracture of the humerus in arm wrestling: An uncommon mechanism for a common fracture

A case of a healthy young patient which had a spiral fracture of humerus shaft during an arm-wrestling game. Various differential diagnosis should be assessed. Treatment is the same as a fracture of humerus shaft from any other mechanism.

Optimization of the forearm angle for arm wrestling using multi-camera stereo digital image correlation: A preliminary study

This study analyzes the function of different muscles during arm wrestling and proposes a method to analyze the optimal forearm angle for professional arm wrestlers. We built a professional arm-wrestling platform to measure the shape and deformation of the skin at the biceps brachii of a volunteer in vivo during arm wrestling. We observed the banding phenomenon of arm skin strain during muscle contraction and developed a model to evaluate the moment provided by the biceps brachii. According to this model, the strain field of the area of interest on the skin was measured, and the forearm angles most favorable and unfavorable to the work of the biceps brachii were analyzed. This study demonstrates the considerable potential of applying DIC and its extension method to the in vivo measurement of human skin and facilitates the use of the in vivo measurement of skin deformation in various sports in the future.

Historical analysis of the development of powerlifting. Powerlifting. Stages of the learning process. Competition texchniques

At the present stage of the study, powerlifting is one of the priority sports in Ukraine among various segments of the population. This is a fairly new and modern sport with a huge history, which has played an important role in the formation and implementation of sports activities.
 The popularity of powerlifting is due to its simplicity, accessibility for a large number of categories of the population, fast results with the right technique and strong-willed qualities of character, it is also important to have a positive impact on the athlete's health. and the psychological state of man.
 Powerlifting classes increase muscle strength, strengthen ligaments and joints, help to develop endurance, flexibility and other physical qualities, cultivate willpower, self-confidence, increase the efficiency of the whole organism.
 Strength sports have always been popular among athletes and people who strive to lead a healthy lifestyle. Recently, this area of sport is developing particularly rapidly, such relatively new types as bodybuilding, powerlifting, bench press, arm wrestling, armlifting, workout have become widespread. The main problem faced by athletes and coaches is the almost complete lack of competent training systems for these power sports, as well as in the process of competitive training: the requirements and features of competitive activities. The reason is clear and quite objective - the relative novelty and lack of theoretical basis. Now the only possible way to create a training technique is mechanical borrowing from other sports, mainly from weightlifting.
 Powerlifting (from English. Powerlifting, power - strength, lifting - lifting) - power triathlon, includes three competitive exercises with a barbell: squats, bench press and traction.
 Powerlifting sports training is a process aimed at comprehensive and systematic improvement of all physical and moral qualities that are leading in this sport. Sports training in powerlifting includes training in the technique of competitive exercises (squats, bench press, traction position) and the development of physical qualities with special auxiliary exercises with a barbell and other types of weights.
 Despite the fact that powerlifting does not require special technical skills. The three movements of the competition look simple and, it would seem, with some physical strength you can show significant results. However, as in any other sport, powerlifting has many nuances and factors, despite which it is impossible to talk about any results. First of all, these are the general basics of technique, as well as individually selected techniques and training methods that take into account age, anatomical, biomechanical, psychological characteristics of the athlete, his physical fitness. Since all three movements in powerlifting are associated with a heavy load on the joint and musculoskeletal system, any serious powerlifting is impossible without constant medical supervision (at least once a month). Not the last role is played by the training and competitive equipment meeting the requirements of the international standards and the equipment of the athlete.

Types of students’ physical activity in a higher educational institution

This article presents the results of the questionnaire and comparison, which allows determining the interest of first-year students in different types of physical activity at the National University of Water and Environmental Engineering.
 The purpose of the study is to determine students’ interest in different types of physical activity offered as part of physical education in a higher educational institution.
 According to their preferences, first-year students are suggested to choose either team sports (football, mini-football, volleyball, basketball), individual sports (table tennis, athletics, arm wrestling, weightlifting, boxing, swimming, chess, and checkers), or fitness activities for physical education classes in an educational institution.
 The comparative analysis of the obtained data demonstrates the pattern of an increase from 65.1% in the 2015-2016 academic year to 71.0% in the 2020-2021 academic year in the number of young men, who have chosen and are engaged in a certain sport in an educational institution, and decrease from 34.9% in the 2015-2016 academic year to 29.0% in the 2020-2021 academic year in the number of young women interested in physical activity at the university.
 Within five years, the number of young men choosing team sports has decreased from 75.6% in the 2015-2016 academic year to 63.3% in the 2020-2021 academic year, and the number of young men interested in individual sports has increased from 24.4 % in the 2015-2016 academic year to 36.7% in the 2020-2021 academic year.
 Fitness classes remain the most popular among female students, although there has been a decrease in the number of young women choosing it for physical education from 83.3% to 71.8% over five years. Team sports are gaining more popularity among first-year female students with only 5.3% choosing them as part of physical education in an educational institution in the 2015-2016 academic year, to 10.2% in the 2020-2021 academic year. A gradual interest in individual sports from 11.4% to 18.0% is observed in young women over five years.

Evaluation of the biogeometric profile of the musculoskeletal system in arm wrestlers

The required level of complexity of the arm wrestlers’ competitive activities demands high requirements for the functional state of the spine. Irrational approach to the training process without taking into account the biogeometric profile prevents the improvement of physical qualities, which leads to a violation of the training cycle, reduced athletic performance and efficiency. One of the most important conditions for postural disorders in athletes is the relative muscle weakness in some parts of the musculoskeletal system, the manifestations of which occur as a result of heavy training loads. The aim of the study was to assess the biogeometric profile of the musculoskeletal system in arm wrestlers. Posture examinations have been performed in the frontal and sagittal planes according to the REEDCO posture scale. The rounded shoulder index has been calculated as a percentage of the ratio of shoulder width to the shoulder arch. Measurement of the depth of physiological curves of the spine has been performed according to the method of Z.P. Kovalkova. Two groups of arm wrestlers have been examined: Gr. 1 comprised of 16 athletes aged 18 to 24, Gr. 2 included 14 athletes aged 25 to 32. According to the REEDCO posture scale for arm athletes, Gr. 2 revealed more significant changes in posture. When calculating the rounded shoulder index, similar changes have been observed. That is, physical activity of large amount and intensity in arm wrestling leads to existing changes in the biogeometric profile of athletes. More reduction of the curvature of the spine in the cervical and lumbar regions according to the method of Z.P. Kovalkova has been observed in a group of arm wrestlers aged 25 to 32 years. According to the data obtained, in course of time arm wrestlers have more significant changes in posture, which, in our opinion, is a consequence of physical activity of large amount and intensity without taking into account the changes in the biogeometric profile of athletes. Thus, the study confirms that it is necessary to integrate correctional and preventive program aimed at treating impaired biogeometric profile, in the training process of arm wrestlers.

Olecranon fracture occurring in arm wrestling

Olecranon fracture occurring in arm wrestling

Arm Wrestling Related Injuries: A Literature Review

Arm wrestling is increasing in popularity and is practised mostly among young people as a recreational or professional sport. During this sport, it can cause various injuries in the muscles, ligaments, veins and radial nerves, especially the humerus. The follow-up period can extend up to 16 months, especially in patients with radial nerve injury. Although the treatment methods of patients with humeral fractures vary according to the patient and the doctor, it is chosen as surgical or conservative.

Arm Wrestling Injuries - A Clinical Study of Inflammations and Fractures

Arm wrestling is a popular and traditional sport that was played by showing strength and displaying muscles until it was transformed in our time into a sport with laws and rules that needs to be well prepared and properly organized. In addition, it is considered a dangerous sport as it leads to fractures and trauma in the bones and muscles and tears in the muscles and ligaments

Arm-wrestling injuries – A systematic review of the medical literature

Background: Arm wrestling is a popular sport due to its simplistic nature and great appeal in popular culture. Unfortunately, it can lead to serious fractures. An understanding of these injuries and its mechanisms is vital to the undertaking of safe practice methods for this sporting modality. Objectives: This study aimed to review articles that demonstrate case reports about arm-wrestling related fractures. Methods: PubMed’s database was searched with the keywords “Arm Wrestling,” Arm-wrestling,” and “Armwrestling.” Ofthe 34 articles found, 11 were fit to compose this review, being grouped into studies that dealt with adults and studies that dealt with adolescents. Results: Of the 63 adult subjects reported, 62 suffered fractures of the distal third of the humerus, occasionally accompanied by butterfly fractures and radial nerve palsy. Of the 22 adolescent subjects reported, 20 suffered fractures of the humerus medial epicondyle, never accompanied by butterfly fractures, and sometimes accompanied by ulnar nerve palsy. All injuries stemmed from unbalanced torsional forces suffered by the humerus from its own musculature. Conclusions: The injury profile presented by both populations is very homogeneous between the two different groups, which leads us to believe that correct technique can be a great ally in arm wrestling injury prevention. Athletes, as well as common practitioners, should be coached as to avoid these unfavorable positions and techniques

La fractura del luchador de brazos

The humerus fracture produced during arm wrestling, is typically a short spiroid shaft fracture, between the middle and distal third, sometimes with a third fragment. This fracture is known as "arm wrestler´s fracture" and its usually managed surgically by plate osteosynthesis, although conservative treatment also has good results. We present a case and review of the literature on this typical fracture of a sport that has an increasing number of followers.

Humeral shaft fracture and radial nerve palsy in Korean soldiers: focus on arm wrestling related injury

IntroductionHumeral shaft fractures can lead to radial nerve injury and may require surgery and rehabilitation. We determined the causative events of humeral fracture, including arm wrestling, in young Korean soldiers...

ASSESSMENT AND COMPARISON OF VISUAL SKILLS AMONG ATHLETES

Vision is a warning that directs muscles of the body to respond and gives information about where and when to move. Visual reaction time amongst athletes is mainly concerned with how fast an athlete reacts to a visual stimulus. However, little information is available on reaction time (RT), hand-eye coordination among athletes from different sport branches. In many sports branches; RT and hand-eye coordination is regarded as a prerequisite for success. For this reason, the aim of the current study was to investigate RT differences for eye-hand coordination of athletes from different sports and sedentary people. Study involved 48 athletes, aged 18-25 from different branches [basketball (n=6), arm wrestling (n=4), boxing (n=6), football (n=13), handball (n=4), rugby (n=8), volleyball (n=7)] and 9 sedentary people. Hand-eye coordination tests were conducted by using reaction development and training system FitLight Trainer™ (Fitlight Sports Corp., Canada). Test protocol consisted of 10 series of simple motor reaction task to visual stimuli; each of the 10 series included 22 reactions. Variables not fitting normal distribution were compared by Kruskal Wallis H test. Mean reaction time (MRT) was found to be different among branches (p=0.009). RT for 10 different trials were found to be different for 3rd(p=0.038), 4th(p=0.047), 5th(p=0.022), 6th(p=0.044), 7th(p=0.041), 8th(p=0.011), 9th(p=0.019), 10th(p=0.023) trials. According to results, it can be said that visual reaction times of field players are very specific and insufficient to distinguish. During trainings, it may be advisable to have reaction time development exercises with specific technical/tactical skills related to branches and positions.

Increase of efficiency of educational and training process of students of military higher educational institutions of Ukraine

The methods of arm wrestling and the peculiarities of their implementation in the training process of training of cadets of military higher educational institutions of Ukraine are analyzed. It is proposed to implement these methods during physical training sessions by combining technical techniques and methods into a rational chain of motor activities. The interrelation and interdependence of the structure of movements and the level of development of physical qualities under the conditions of the use of methods of arm wrestling during the period of successive exercises on simulators and with partners during independent training by physical training is substantiated

Honest Signals of Status: Facial and Bodily Dominance Are Related to Success in Physical but Not Nonphysical Competition.

Recent studies suggest that both facial and bodily dominance promote high status positions and predict status-seeking behaviors such as aggression and social dominance. An evolutionarily relevant context in which associations between these dominance signals and status outcomes may be prevalent are face-to-face status contests. The present study examined whether facial and bodily dominance predicted success in dyadic competitions (one physical discipline, arm wrestling, and three nonphysical disciplines) in men (N = 125) in a controlled laboratory setting. Men's bodies and faces were independently rated for physical dominance, and associations of these ratings with contest outcomes as well as mediating and moderating variables (such as physical strength, body height, trait dominance, baseline and reactive testosterone) were examined. Both facial and bodily dominance positively predicted success in the physical discipline, mediated by physical strength, but not in the three nonphysical disciplines. Our findings demonstrate that facial and bodily physical dominance may be honest signals for men's formidability and hence status potential, at least in a physically competitive context.

A spiral fracture of the humeral shaft due to arm wrestling

A spiral fracture of the humeral shaft due to arm wrestling