Esteban Aedo-MuñozUniversity of Santiago, Chile | USACH · Sciences of Physical Activity Sports and Health School
Esteban Aedo-Muñoz
PhD
Head of the Sports Biomechanics Laboratory - Applied Sports Sciences Unit - High Performance Center of Chile - IND
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Introduction
Esteban Aedo currently works how Head Lab of Biomechanics of Sports in the High Performance Centre of Chile and also the Physical Activity, Sport and Health Sciences Laboratory, University of Santiago.
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December 2010 - July 2022
Instituto Nacional de Deportes de Chile
Position
- Lab Head of Biomechanics of Sports in the High Performance Centre of Chile
March 2010 - present
January 2008 - present
Education
December 2018 - December 2019
January 2008 - January 2012
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Publications (168)
RESUMEN Los patrones motores básicos corresponden a nivel de movimiento, con los paráme-tros normales de la especie humana y cualquier otra manifestación de movimiento no se expresa genéticamente en el ser humano, por lo cual tiende a clasificarse como aspectos que escapan de dichos parámetros incluyendo en esta, inclusive, a las téc-nicas deportiv...
Introducción: Las lesiones de isquiosurales tienen alta incidencia en el deporte, por lo que resulta imperativo la prevención mediante entrenamiento. Se busca y evalúa constantemente la eficacia de distintos ejercicios, sobre todo los ejercicios excéntricos por su efecto protector. Objetivo: Comparar y observar diferencias en Trabajo y Torque peak...
Sprint performance is a critical factor in soccer. While previous studies have extensively explored the biomechanical, physiological, and metabolic determinants of sprinting, the impact of anthropometric variables in team sports contexts, especially soccer, remains underexplored. This study aims to investigate the influence of anthropometric and me...
Introducción: El rendimiento físico en jóvenes futbolistas puede estar influenciado por la composición corporal, las medidas antropométricas y el estado de maduración. Este estudio examina cómo estas variables afectan la fuerza isométrica, el salto vertical y el cambio de dirección. Objetivo: Analizar el impacto de la masa grasa, la masa magra, las...
O salto com contramovimento (CMJ) é um teste usado para avaliar o estado neuromuscular dos esportistas como a fadiga, sendo fácil e rápido para avaliar. Além disso, suas variáveis têm fortes relações com outras ações esportivas como correr e mudar de direção. Esse teste é também capaz de classificar atletas por nível e gênero. Nesse contexto, algor...
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the intra-test reliability of countermovement push-up (CMPU) in semi-professional kickboxing athletes and to analyze the association with anthropometric measurements of the upper limb. Methods: 8 semi-professional kickboxing athletes (7 male and 1 female athletes) underwent a series of assessments, includi...
415-Retos, número 61, 2024 (diciembre) Differences in 30-15 IFT test performance across playing positions and categories among adult professional soccer players Diferencias en el rendimiento de la prueba 30-15 IFT entre posiciones de juego y categorías en futbolistas profesionales adultos Abstract. Objective: This study aims to assess the performan...
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive technique used to treat and diagnose eating disorders (EDs) by targeting brain regions like the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which is involved in impulse control and emotion regulation. Particularly beneficial for athletes, rTMS can reduce symptoms of EDs. Therefore, this stud...
Objectives: To compare the match running performance of male soccer players in the Brazilian A series before and after being infected with COVID-19. Methods: The sample consisted of 20 professional soccer players from Rio de Janeiro-based teams during the 2020 and 2021 seasons, pre-and post-COVID-19 infection. Match running performance data were co...
Background: The isometric mid-thigh pull test (IMTP) is commonly used in sports performance assessment, but it remains underutilized among combat sports athletes. Aims: to evaluate whether Pan-American medalists (PM) showed differences when compared with other athletes (NM) when performing the IMTP. Methods: a total of 72 Karate [n=35 (♀12)] and Ta...
Emergency services in sports environments are crucial to ensuring the safety of those participating. Although Rio de Janeiro boasts a large and varied number of sports facilities, little is known about the dynamics of care provided in these locations. The primary objective of this study was to analyze the emergency response data from sports environ...
Variable resistance training has been widely used in athletic preparation. Objectives: To analyze the use of currents (VRT) and the traditional method (TRAD) on speed, power and temperature in a training session. Methods: Fourteen paralympic powerlifting (PP) athletes took part over three weeks. In week 1, familiarization and 1RM tests took place,...
This study compared acute measures of concussion in Olympic boxers undergoing a combat. This is a case-control study where participants were measured in two conditions: a) using headgear (HG) and b) without using headgear (NHG). Thus, 14 athletes (24.9±5.1 yrs.; 77.1±13.9 kg; 1.7±0.1 m; 14.4±6.4 % body fat) completed this protocol. Tests were carri...
981-Retos, número 60, 2024 (noviembre) Evaluation of the BJJFitness test: differences between competitors and non-competitors in Brazilian jiujitsu Evaluación del test BJJFitness: diferencias entre competidores y no competidores en jiujitsu brasileño Avaliação do teste BJJFitness: diferenças entre competidores e não competidores em jiujitsu brasile...
The aim of this study was to test the effect of figure training through special exercises during the preparatory period. The participants were 13 artistic swimmers aged 9 to 12 years. A pretest-posttest pre-experiment was performed for a single group and the Wilcoxon nonparametric test was applied. Regarding the results of the post-test with respec...
Resumen. Este capítulo da cuenta de artículos que en los últimos diez años han analizado los efectos del bikefit en la cinética, cinemática, aspectos fisiológicos y comodidad durante el pedaleo. Para tal fin, examinó 18 estudios que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión y criterios de calidad, según la escala Downs & Black. A partir de los trab...
Esta obra invita al lector al conocimiento de diferentes métodos de valoración, seguimiento y control de los efectos del ejercicio sobre el funcionamiento, biomecánica y forma corporal en diferentes poblaciones a través de la investigación científica. Fue desarrollada por investigadores, docentes y profesionales que han realizado un trabajo minucio...
Objective: A systematized review was carried out to identify the studies that during the last ten years have used isokinetic equipment in sports in which the upper extremity is the basis of its practice, to provide an updated and detailed view of its use, methodologies and the variables used to express their results. Methods: A systematized search...
Aging is habitually related to modifications in the peripheral, central nervous and musculoskeletal systems. These modifications are frequently associated with mobility complications. It is currently considered that the spatiotemporal gait parameters (SGP) may be good functional indicators of the severity of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Objective: to...
This study aimed to measure the associative and predictive strength of biomechanical variables of the countermovement jump (CMJ) and squat jump (SJ), and performance of the bandal-chagi kick performed with the dominant (D) rear lower limb in elite Taekwondo Athletes. For this, a total of 27 international level athletes (15 males and 12 females) per...
Introduction. In Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ), match durations are determined by belt rank according to the rules. However, a detailed understanding of the dynamics in female matches across belt levels is lacking. Gaining this insight could refine training, better meeting the needs of female athletes at each progression stage. Therefore, this study ai...
Background. Rule changes in recent years might have interfered with the time spent in female judo combats. Furthermore, weight divisions may have different temporal combat behaviors and react differently to rule changes. Aim. To analyze data on combat time in international female judo between 2010-2019 by weight division. Methods. The following des...
This study review and analyze studies that measured the effect of combined strength/power warmup (COMB) versus traditional (TRAD) on the post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) of swimmers. For this, we performed a systematic review was carried out with meta-analysis based on descriptors related to PAPE in swimming. A total of 138 articles w...
Objective: This study assessed the intratest reliability of the modified 505 180° change of direction test in adult male professional players. Methods: 37 adult male players (age= 23.4±4.88 years, body mass= 75.7±6.46 kg, height=176.2±6.74 cm), affiliated with a professional club in the Chilean first B division, performed 4 attempts (two per profil...
Antecedentes. La participación de las mujeres en el fútbol se ha incrementado exponencialmente en los últimos años, por lo que integrar antecedentes basados en la evidencia en esta población, permite una mejor compresión y análisis del desempeño deportivo de atletas femeninas. Objetivo. Determinar el nivel de asociación entre los indicadores de com...
Objetivo: Analizar la asociación entre la aptitud física aeróbica y el metabolismo glucolítico en jugadores profesionales varones adultos chilenos. Como objetivo secundario, examinar las diferencias entre posiciones de juego. Métodos: La muestra corresponde a 31 futbolistas profesionales adultos pertenecientes a un club de Primera B de Chile. Se de...
A systematic review with meta-analysis on the dynamic strength and muscle power in elite and non-elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) athletes is essential to provide a comprehensive and quantitative evaluation of the physical attributes critical for performance, allowing for a better understanding of the training needs and physical characteristics that...
Aims: To evaluate peppermint essential oil (PEO) inhalation's effect on young soccer athletes' motor performance.
Methods: A randomized crossover design was used to test the effect of the PEO. Eleven U-17 soccer players were evaluated into two conditions (PEO and Placebo – PLA). The players were tested in squat jump and countermovement jump and inh...
Introducción: el SARS-CoV-2 afecta agudamente la función pulmonar de los seres humanos y las alteraciones respiratorias pueden persistir después de superada la infección. Objetivos: caracterizar la función pulmonar de los sobrevivientes colombianos de la COVID-19. Métodos: estudio piloto en el cual se evaluó la función pulmonar con un dispositivo M...
In the quest to understand the dynamics of female Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) combats, this research delves into the world of winning and losing. By comparing time-motion analysis based on different outcomes, our objective was to unveil the movement patterns of victory. Our sample included 209 winning (W) versus 209 losing (L) female international BJ...
BACKGROUND: Long-time judo training can lead athletes to develop upper limb asymmetry and shoulder asymmetry during force production, mainly in the action of pulling, pushing, and throwing; that requires higher strength and velocity of the internal and external rotators of the shoulders, which may also result in shoulder injury, or a decrease in ju...
Resumen. Contexto: El análisis biomecánico de técnicas deportivas facilita la optimización del rendimiento, promueve una correcta ejecución técnica y ayuda a identificar factores de riesgos de lesión. Objetivo: Proponer un modelo biomecánico de la técnica de pecho en futvoley, señalando indicadores cinemáticos para su evaluación. Métodos: Se realiz...
In judo combat, the approach and gripping phases play a crucial role in determining victory, and it is believed that they can be influenced by the current rules. The objective of this study was to compare the technical-tactical actions executed by female judokas in the approach and gripping subphases during international competitions held in the 20...
Profile determination in field hockey is critical to determining athletes' physical strengths and weaknesses, and is key in planning, programming, and monitoring training. This study pursued two primary objectives: (i) to provide descriptive data on sprinting, deceleration, and change of direction (COD) abilities and (ii) to elucidate the mechanica...
Background. Combat sports are separated into striking and grappling types. Both have an essential impact on the Summer Olympics medal results. Psychological analysis is a way to understand the factors explaining success in elite-level combat athletes; however, very little research has focused on emotional intelligence, verifying the prevalence of a...
In elite team sports technical skills and explosiveness are essential to get the optimum performance, being the vertical jump one of the most important motor skills in competition, usually assessed by countermovement jump (CMJ). The main aim of our study is to determine the correlation between jump height and kinetic and kinematic variables using f...
he aim of this study was to compare the handgrip strength, flexibility level (sit and reachtest), kumikata and biomechanical aspects of the uchimata technique of two national leveljudokas, one who favors to use the uchimata (tokui-waza), and one who selects anotherjudo technique in combat. We recorded the highest value of three attempts for handgri...
The purpose of this study was to relation level the stiffness of the patellar tendon and three portions of the Achilles tendon; inferior, middle, and superior location with performance variables in the squat jump. The sample was composed of 25 belonging to Chilean elite male handball players. It assesses stiffness tendinous patellar and Achilles te...
Eccentric resistance training that focuses on the lengthening phase of muscle actions has gained attention for its potential to enhance muscle strength, power, and performance (among others). This review presents a methodological proposal for classifying eccentric exercises based on complexity, objectives, methods, and intensity. We discuss the rat...
The study aims to analyze the acute effect of a Cross-Training benchmark on executive functions and physiological parameters according to performance. Thirty-two practitioners were divided according to their performance, Elite group (n=7; age: 28.9±4.7 years; practice: 50.0±13.3 months), Advanced group (n=10; age: 33.4±4.6 years; practice: 27.6±13....
Introduction: Determining the body composition and somatotype in sport talents provides a useful reference to improve the trajectory toward high-level competition. Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the body composition and somatotype by discipline of children and adolescents of both genders in the sport talent development program at...
A technical-tactical analysis in taekwondo matches pointed out crucial points to achieve maximum performance. This study compared the technical-tactical analysis by frequencies, absolute time and time ratio among male athletes who competed in the final taekwondo Grand Prix. For this, we applied a specific protocol, this study compared elements of t...
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Heel-to-toe drop (HTD) values may modify the running biomechanics. However, more than twenty additional footwear characteristics may contribute to this too. The aim of this review was to identify and systematise the specific effects caused by different HTDs on running bio-mechanics. A systematic search was carried out in seven online databases and...
Coaches and psychologists can use time-motion analysis to elaborate specific interventions for female BJJ athletes, increasing specific training context and reducing unnecessary psychological and physical demands and injuries. Therefore, the present study aimed to analyze high-level BJJ female athletes in the 2020 Pan-American Games by comparing th...
Objetivo: Proponer y describir el modelo cinemático de pateo con empeine en jugadores profesionales de futsal de Chile. Método: Se elaboró el modelo biomecánico de la ejecución de gesto técnico de pateo con empeine en futsal, a través de una búsqueda bibliográfica y se realizó un análisis cinemático de la ejecución en jugadores profesionales varone...
The objective was to analyze the changes in the horizontal force-velocity profile (HFVP) during the execution of repeated sprinting. Methods: Seventeen first-division Chilean soccer players completed a repeated sprint protocol consisting of eight sprints of 30 m with 25-s pauses between repetitions. The behavior of HFVP variables in each attempt wa...
This study compared the time of female judo combat phases in international competitions between two Olympic cycles (2016; 2020) according to weight divisions (48 kg = 132; 52 kg = 72; 57 kg = 109; 63 kg = 96; 70 kg = 69; 78 kg = 106; >78 kg = 82; total = 666 combats/cycle). The behaviors of 1,332 high-level female judo combats were randomly observe...
Objetivo: Analizar la asociación entre el rendimiento en la prueba 30-15
intermittent fitness test (30-15IFT) y la composición corporal en futbolistas
profesionales chilenos adultos Métodos: 54 jugadores futbolistas pertenecientes a
dos equipos profesionales masculinos adultos de la división primera B de Chile. Se
evaluó la composición corporal y s...
Objetivo: Analisar a relação da carga de jogo externa com a carga de treinamento externa em jogadores profissionais adultos do sexo masculino. Métodos: A amostra foi composta de 25 jogadores de futebol de um time profissional do Rio de Janeiro (Série A da Liga Brasileira). O critério de inclusão considerou apenas microciclos com um jogo, atletas qu...
The present study aims to verify the isokinetic assessment of knee extension and flexion in soccer players, comparing the performance between soccer positions. The sample comprised 136 professional soccer players from five cities belonging to Brazil's first division during the competitive season. Participants separated by player positions-Strikers...
Objective: The present study compares the external load of a Brazilian first-division U-20 team match between the tournament level (regional vs. national) and the match's location (home or away). Methods: Thirty-five athletes from a U-20 team belonging to the same Brazilian first-division team participated in the study (age=19.1 ±0.58 years; body m...
Maximal oxygen consumption (V̇O2max), physiological thresholds, and hemoglobin mass are strong predictors of endurance performance. High values of V̇O2max, maximal aerobic power (MAP), and power output at anaerobic thresholds are key variables in elite rowers. Endurance athletes often use altitude training as a strategy to improve performance. Howe...
Objetivo: Comparar variables del salto con contramovimiento(CMJ) entre posiciones de juego en un equipo de futsal profesional chileno de primera división. Métodos: Se realizó la prueba de salto vertical CMJ sobre plataformas de fuerza. Se realizó la prueba ANOVA. Resultados: Se encontraron diferencias (p<0.05) en la masa corporal(F=9.29 y η²p=0.59)...
The civilian population that enters military life is exposed to different risk factors that contribute to developed injuries, especially in the first months of entry. Physical condition assessments are not sufficient to evaluate military neuromuscular (lower body) and the proprioceptive component, which determines joint stability and motor control....
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) has a complex and multifactorial etiology, affecting masticatory muscles and / or the temporomandibular joint. Continuous exposure to episodes of facial trauma, anxiety, and stress by sports practices are considerable factors in the high prevalence of myofascial pain. Therefore, this study aimed to: i) typify the pe...
This study aimed to compare jump-related performance after plyometric training on harder vs. softer surfaces in rugby sevens players. Fourteen players were randomly assigned to the harder surface group (H-G, n = 7) and softer surface group (S-G, n = 7). Three times per week, in the morning, the players performed plyometric training on different sur...
This research study verified the technical–tactical actions during the mixed martial arts (MMA) fights to generate serious enough injury to stop the MMA round, determining technical-tactical potential risk factors for injury in official MMA combats, according to Concussion or Resignation per Submission. A total of 990 rounds with concussions and 62...
This study measured the peak force (PF) in cadet inline speed skaters (ISS) and verified the physical measures that determine athletes' performance on the Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull Test (IMTP) through a multivariate regression and discriminant canonical analysis. A total of 36 high-performance male (n= 18; age= 17.4± 1.21 years; body mass= 65.1± 6.1...
Motor learning generates synaptic neural connections that favour the motor environment and, also, various processes where our cognitive and executive functions intervene. Therefore, it is essential to know the different contributions that come from neuroscience linked to motor learning in a child. This study aimed to determine the fundamental contr...
The effect of multi-component training on the specific performance is under-researched in wrestlers. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of 6-weeks of multicomponent training on The Special Wrestling Fitness Test (SWFT) performance in wrestlers who were preparing for an international championship, and their inter-individual adaptive v...
The purpose of the present study was to correlate the external load of an official soccer match with the percent change in the countermovement jump (CMJ) variables (pre, immediately and 24 hours post [24h]). External load was analyzed through accelerometers and CMJ through force platforms. The main findings were the correlations very strong between...
Abstract. The article presents a propositional point view of the current bibliography on the push technique from biomechanics. The aim of this research was to describe the push sports technique in field hockey, in order to propose bases for its biomechanical analysis through the determination of OGR, PM and OB. The following databases were reviewed...
This study compared male judo combat time in international competitions between the 2016 and 2020 Olympic cycles, by weight divisions. We analysed 1380 videos of male judo combat from top 20 in the World ranking by weight division. The 2020 cycle had a lower combat time and a higher occurrence of Golden Score (GS) compared to the 2016 cycle (combat...
Purpose of Review
To verify the effects of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) supplementation on biochemical and physical measurements of combat sports athletes.
Recent Findings
A systematic review of articles indexed in three databases (PubMed, CAPES journal, and Google Scholar) was carried out until October 2020, using descriptors related to NaHCO3 sup...