ANALYSIS OF THE ACUTE INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE PRODUCED DURING THE GAME OF PADEL

Authors

  • Montoya Suárez Faculty of Education. University San Buenaventura of Medellín, Colombia
  • Duber Mary Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences. University of Zaragoza, Spain
  • Ortega Zayas Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences. University of Zaragoza, Spain
  • Miguel Ángel Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences. University of Zaragoza, Spain
  • Carlos Castellar Otín Faculty of Education. University San Buenaventura of Medellín, Colombia
  • Francisco Pradas de la Fuente Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences. University of Zaragoza, Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7251/SIZEN2101082S

Abstract

There is a multitude of scientific evidence that shows that the practice of physical activity is very beneficial for health. One of its benefits is the maintenance of the immune system. Currently one of the most popular sports in Spain is padel. However, despite the significant increase in people who practice it, there is no scientific evidence to describe the effects produced by padel on the body. The objective of this study was to investigate the acute inflammatory response of a padel match. A total of 29 professional players, 15 men (28.2 ± 7.9 years) and 14 women (29.7 ± 3.7 years), participated voluntarily in the study. Different pro-inflammatory (TNFα and IL-8) and anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-10 and IL-13) were analyzed before and after a match. The results showed a decrease in IL-8 (p <0.03) and increases in IL-13 (p <0.05) in both sexes and IL-10 in men. The results obtained suggest that the practice of high-level padel induces a moderate pro-inflammatory response. The sport of padel could be considered as a sport beneficial to health.

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Published

2023-01-23

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2021): SPORT I ZDRAVLJE

Section

Engleski