Francisco Pradas De la Fuente

University of Zaragoza | UNIZAR · Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences of Huesca

This study aimed to assess the physical fitness and upper body asymmetries of young padel players aged between 13 and 16 years and to determine the possible differences between genders and categories. A total of 60 padel players were divided into four groups: under-14 male (n = 15; age: 13.75 ± 0.45 years; height: 1.64 ± 0.07 m; weight: 54.7 ± 8.3...

Table tennis has undergone an important transformation over the last two decades. These changes have represented an evolution towards a more dynamic and modern table tennis. Extensive sport science research describe the men's table tennis sportive effort and game dynamic. However, there is often a huge lack of knowledge about the game structure and...

En las últimas dos décadas el tenis de mesa ha experimentado importantes transformaciones en su reglamento y en los materiales de juego. Estas modificaciones han supuesto una evolución hacia un tenis de mesa más moderno y dinámico. Diversas investigaciones describen el esfuerzo y la dinámica de juego del tenis de mesa masculino. Sin embargo, existe...

A series of case studies aimed to assess bone and stress fractures in a 768-km ultra-trail race for 11 days. Four nonprofessional male athletes completed the event without diagnosing any stress fracture. Bone turnover markers (osteocalcin (OC), serum C-terminal cross-linking telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX), bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (...

Table tennis performance depends on multiple factors such as technique, tactics and fitness. Several studies have focused on investigating different technical-tactical variables. However, research analysing the specific physical qualities of this sport is scarce, particularly in the female sex. The aim of the present study was to assess the physica...

Abstract: Background and objectives: Ultra-trail races can cause episodes of acute kidney injury (AKI) and exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH) in healthy subjects without previous renal pathology. This systematic review aims to review the incidence of these two syndromes together and separately taking into account the length and elevation of the...

Padel is a modern doubles racket sport which has become popular around the world in the last decades. There has been an increase in the quantity of scientific research about this sport in the last years. Therefore, the main objective of this scoping review is to provide an updated contextualization of research regarding padel. PRISMA ScR was used i...

A series of case studies aimed to evaluate muscular fatigue in running a 768-km ultra-trail race in 11 days. Four non-professional athletes (four males) were enrolled. Muscle damage blood biomarkers (creatine kinase (CK), lactodeshydrogenase (LDH), aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and lower limb strength were evaluate...

En la natación el rendimiento depende de diversos factores atendiendo a la distancia de la prueba. La fuerza explosiva puede resultar un elemento clave en pruebas de distancia corta por su relevancia en la fase de salida. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la efectividad que posee un entrenamiento pliométrico sobre la fuerza explosiva del tre...

No research that has analyzed the structural characteristics, physiological profile, and energy demands in the game of table tennis as played by women is available. The present study aimed to evaluate the physiological, metabolic, and temporal variables of table tennis players and to observe gender differences. Forty-eight elite table tennis player...

A case study involving a healthy trained male athlete who completed a 786 km multi-stage ultra-trail race. Several markers were analyzed in blood and urine samples: creatinine (SCR) for kidney damage, sodium ([Na + ]) for hyponatremia, creatine kinase (CK) for exertional rhabdo-myolysis, as well as other hematological values. Samples were taken bef...

Postoji mnogo naučnih dokaza o tome da je bavljenje fizičkom aktivnošću veoma korisno za zdravlje. Jedan od benefita je i održavanje imuniteta. Jedan od trenutno najpopularnijih sportova u Španiji je padel. Ipak, uprkos činjenici da se značajno povećao broj ljudi koji se bave tim sportom, ne postoje naučni dokazi koji opisuju efekte koje padel ima...

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...

The aim of the present study was to analyze the effects of ballistic and power training on table tennis players’ electromyography (EMG) changes. Thirty male table tennis players, who were able to perform top spin strikes properly, were randomly assigned to three groups: power training (PT; n = 10); ballistic training (BT; n = 10); and no training (...

The aim of this study was to study the effects of a resistance training programme on Maximal Dynamic Strength (MDS) and muscle morphology of the upper limbs (UL) and lower limbs (LL), as well as to analyse their association with cognition, in a population of older women. The study had a duration of 24 months and a total of 93 Chilean older women pa...

Oral health status may affect physical and sports performance. The purpose of this study was to assess the oral health status and oral health habits of elite athletes according to the performed sports type. A sample of 186 elite athletes divided into individual sports (n = 74; 53 men and 21 women; 24.9 ± 9.3 years) and team sports (n = 112; 97 men...

Padel is becoming one of the most widespread racket sports that may have potential health benefits. Considering that several myokines mediate the cross-talk between skeletal muscles and the brain, exerting positive effects on brain health status, this study was designed to evaluate the responses of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), leukemia...

The aims of the present study were to examine the fitness characteristics of professional padel players and to determine differences in physical performance regarding players’ gender. Thirty professional padel players (men: n = 15, age = 27.4 ± 6.8 years, height = 177.9 ± 4.0 cm; women: n = 15, age = 30.0 ± 4.2 years, height = 166.6 ± 4.8 cm) compl...

Citation: Pradas, F.; García-Giménez, A.; Toro-Román, V.; Ochiana, N.; Castellar, C. Gender Differences in Neuromuscular, Haematological and Urinary Responses during Padel Matches. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 5864. Abstract: Research on the acute physiological response to a padel match is limited. The present study aimed to: (a) e...

The status of trail running races has exponentially grown in recent years. The present study aimed to: (a) evaluate the acute response of ultratrail racing in terms of neuromuscular function, muscle damage and hydration status; (b) analyze if responses could differ according to training levels. Twenty runners participated in the present study. The...

The aim of this study was to identify the differences in body composition and physical fitness between children who played table tennis regularly during a two-year period compared to physically active children who were not engaged in a regular activity. Three hundred seventy-four children aged 10 to 11 years were divided into two groups: table tenn...

Table tennis has recently evolved towards a more spectacular sport increasing match-play demands and the intensity and speed of actions by regulations and equipment modification. Since these changes can alter the body composition and performance, this study aimed to analyze the differences in anthropometric attributes of 495 table tennis players (2...

Resumen. El kárate consta de multitud de acciones ejercidas con el tren inferior que deben ser realizadas con la mayor fuerza y en el menor tiempo posible. En este deporte los saltos y las patadas son dos técnicas que necesitan de altos valores de fuerza explosiva siendo además las más efectuadas en competición. Existe una relación entre el entrena...

The annals of rugby in Spain dates from the early years of the 20th century. In its early stages, the influence of countries such as England (due to its industries and commerce) or France (due to its geographical proximity) was very significant. The period of dictatorship (1940-1975) did not aid in developing this sport in Spain, though. Since demo...

Haematological and biochemical parameters have not yet been analysed in professional padel players. The aim of this study was to determine the basal values of these parameters and to observe the effect of a simulated competition on them, including gender-related differences. A total of 14 male professional players (age: 28.2 ± 7.9 years), and 16 fe...

La Educación Física puede orientar al alumnado hacia el bienestar personal y social. Las reglas de un juego motor contienen su lógica interna, un patrón de relaciones con el espacio, el tiempo, el material y el resto de participantes. La lógica externa recoge los aspectos referidos a elementos contextuales o a características de los jugadores. Se i...

This aim of this study was to analyze serve and return statistics in elite padel players regarding courtside and gender. The sample contained 668 serves and 600 returns of serves from 14 matches (7 male and 7 female) of the 2019 Masters Finals World Padel Tour. Variables pertaining to serve (number, direction, court side and effectiveness), return...

The aim of this study was to analyze the distribution and effectiveness of the different types of smash in professional padel according to the area and direction of the strokes and the gender. Through systematic observation, 1.015 smashes from eight finals (four men’s and four women’s) of the professional matches were analyzed. The smashes were cat...

El kárate consta de multitud de acciones ejercidas con el tren inferior que deben ser realizadas con la mayor fuerza y en el menor tiempo posible. En este deporte los saltos y las patadas son dos técnicas que necesitan de altos valores de fuerza explosiva siendo además las más efectuadas en competición. Existe una relación entre el entrenamiento pl...

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the basal concentrations of malondialdehyde (MDA) nonenzymatic antioxidants, such as ascorbic acid, α-tocopherol, and retinol in plasma or erythrocytes, and the plasma concentrations of 16 trace minerals in endurance athletes from Extremadura (Spain). In addition, we aimed to assess the possible relation...

The physical effects of exergaming have been proven, but less is known about the psychological effects in elementary schools that make exergames an effective educational tool. The application of gamification to education is still an emerging practice that has been barely studied. The aim of this study was to analyse the effects of a gamified exerga...

This work shows the opinion on the specific training in physical activities in natural environment of the Teaching in Primary Education Students of the Faculty of Education (University of Zaragoza). 208 students were surveyed voluntarily during the 2019/20 academic year. They were students of the two subjects whose contents were object of the surve...

Paddle is one of the racket sports that has grown the most in recent years. However, there are few or very limited studies that address the biotype of this discipline, especially in the elite paddle. The aim was to describe the anthropometric characteristics, body composition and somatotype of an international sample of high level paddle players. 2...

Table tennis is a sport in which players perform technical actions at high speed. In this regard, response time (TTR), reaction time (RT) and movement time (MT) are key factors that can contribute to successful performance of table tennis players. The purposes of this study were to determine the magnitude of intra-subject and inter-subject variabil...

The purpose of this work was to describe changes in metabolic activity in the bones of young male competitive cyclists (CYC) as compared with age-matched controls (CON) over a one-year period of study. Eight adolescent male cyclists aged between fourteen and twenty, and eight age-matched controls participated in this longitudinal study. Serum osteo...

En la actualidad vivimos en una sociedad inmersa en un profundo proceso de cambio y transformación, preocupada por fomentar estilos de vida saludables y un mayor respeto por los valores ecológicos (Celma, 2001). Resulta evidente pensar que social, económica y culturalmente la práctica de actividad física y los valores del deporte actual han modific...

The aim was to analyze the effects of cardiorespiratory exercise and air pollution on cognition and cardiovascular markers in four groups of older women: the active/clean air group (AC), the active/polluted air group (AP), the sedentary/clean air group (SC), and the sedentary/polluted air group (SP). Active groups performed a training task based on...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe bone metabolic activity in adolescent competitive cyclists compared to age-matched controls. Methods: Twenty-two male adolescent cyclists between 14 and 20 years (y) and 20 age-matched controls participated in this study. Serum osteocalcin (OC), aminoterminal propeptide of type I procollagen (PI...

The principal aim of this study is focused on the improvement of body composition, aerobic capacity, strength, resistance and lipid profile of two different types of training: high-intensity functional interval training (HIFT) and moderate intensity continuous training (MICT). 21 women were included in this study (Age = 48.57 ± 9.02; BMI = 29.25 ±...

Las carreras de ultra-trail en montaña se han vuelto cada vez más populares entre la población deportista actual. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo analizar el impacto que produce en el organismo. Veinte sujetos adultos participaron en el estudio (41.6±5.4 años). La carrera de montaña en la que se basa este estudio presentaba 102 km de recorr...

Introduction: The deterioration of cognition is highly predominant in older adults. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of a walking program on the cognition and blood concentration of lipids in women over 60 years of age who were being treated with lovastatin. Materials and methods: Participants were distributed in two gr...

La competencia digital aparece ubicada en el currículo vigente de Educación Física para la etapa de Educación Primaria en el bloque 6, Gestión de la vida y valores. En este trabajo se presenta una propuesta de trabajo de dicha competencia llevada a cabo por el alumnado del grado de Magisterio en Educación Primaria. Se ha diseñado y llevado a cabo u...

En los últimos años la popularidad de los deportes de raqueta y pala (DRP) se ha visto incrementada. Su facilidad y adaptabilidad para llegar a cualquier tipo de población los convierte en un importante contenido alternativo e innovador. Esta investigación analiza la opinión del profesorado de Educación física (EF) de la Comunidad Autónoma de Murci...

Introducción: la práctica de ejercicio físico resulta beneficiosa para la prevención de la osteoporosis. Los marcadores metabólicos del hueso se consideran los principales indicadores para conocer el estado de equilibrio o desequilibrio metabólico pudiendo mostrar de forma temprana riesgos en el tejido óseo.Objetivo: resumir y actualizar el conocim...

Background: Physical exercise is beneficial for the prevention of osteoporosis. Bone metabolism markers are the main indicators of metabolic balance and may indicate early risk in bone tissue. Aim: This systematic review aims to summarize and update present knowledge about bone metabolism markers in child and adolescent athletes. Method: Liter...

The information technologies and communication (ICT) are part of methodological change in university teaching within the framework of the European Higher Education Area. One of the most used ICT within observational of fitness activity-sports are the video analysis techniques. In this regard, free software and free access program on line are sustai...

The aim of this study is to find out whether secondary school teachers who teach physical education (PE) use table tennis as educational content, and to analyze the potential barriers to develop it. TTAQ questionnaire was used for conducting this research. The research involved 196 teachers (142 male and 54 female) of 104 secondary schools in the R...

Comunicaciones orales presentadas / Rev Andal Med Deporte. 2015;8(4):184–189 185 tension of the thoracolumbar fascia. The tests to compare each pre-post-test group were: Modified Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT); Sit and Reach Test (SRT); Schober Test (ST) and Visual Analogous Scale (VAS). Results. The results show that the main predictors of LBP...

Comunicaciones orales presentadas / Rev Andal Med Deporte. 2015;8(4):184–189 185 tension of the thoracolumbar fascia. The tests to compare each pre-post-test group were: Modified Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT); Sit and Reach Test (SRT); Schober Test (ST) and Visual Analogous Scale (VAS). Results. The results show that the main predictors of LBP...

En la actualidad existe un cierto desconocimiento en general, en especial en el ámbito educativo, de cómo abordar en sus diferentes etapas el proceso de enseñanza de un deporte como el tenis de mesa. Como respuesta a esta inquietud pedagógica se plantea este libro, en donde se organiza y describe el tenis de mesa desde diferentes perspectivas, haci...

Introduction: Self-esteem seems to be an important predictor of depressive symptoms in adolescents, especially in females. Some authors suggest that there is a relationship between adolescents with overweight or obesity and lower self-esteem. In addition, sports participation has been associated with a higher self-esteem. Objectives: To analyses...

El desarrollo y la aplicación didáctica de un proyecto educativo que articule un contenido asociado a la utilización de la bicicleta, como recurso con amplias posibilidades educativas, es el objetivo del presente trabajo. El proyecto docente realizado se denomina el Aula en bici. Se trata de una experiencia didáctica piloto, en la que se efectúa un...

El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar en el pádel femenino de elite (PFE) las características antropométricas, la respuesta fisiológica y la estructura temporal producida durante una competición simulada (CS). Seis jugadoras con una experiencia mínima de 4 años en pruebas del circuito oficial fueron seleccionadas para participar en esta invest...

Introducción: La autoestima parece ser un importante predictor de síntomas depresivos entre los jóvenes, y sobre todo en el género femenino. Algunos autores sugieren que la existencia de sobrepeso y/o obesidad en jóvenes se relaciona con una menor autoestima así como la participación deportiva se ha asociado con unos valores más altos de la misma....

Table tennis has experienced regulation changes and game materials improvements in the last decade that had affected several aspects. The objective of this study is to describe and analyze performance indicators involved in the individual category of modern table tennis. A total of 18 table tennis elite players participated in this study. Internal...

The aims of this study were to analyse the effects of eccentric overload training (EOT) on kinetic parameters during change of direction (COD) and performance related to sprinting and jumping abilities. 20 male soccer players performed 2 different protocols: 1) 5-min cycling warm-up and 2) 5-min cycling warm-up+YoYo half-squat exercise. The outcome...

Son numerosos los estudios que intentan establecer una relacion directa entre variables de tipo fisico, tactico, psicologico y la ocurrencia de lesiones deportivas. El objetivo fundamental del presente estudio fue evaluar la influencia de la ansiedad y la posicion en el terreno de juego, en el desarrollo de lesiones fisicas que se producen en el de...

There has been a number of studies aiming to establish a relationship between physical, tactical, psychological-type variables and the incidence of sports injuries. The aim of this paper was to assess the influence of anxiety and self-esteem in the development of physical injuries when practising sport. In this regard, the participation of 277 foot...

The aim of this study was to analyze the anthropometric profile, body composition and somathotype of international top-level table tennis players belonging to the 150 best world players. A total of 31 players (18 males and 13 females) belonging to the absolute category were evaluated. All of them played regularly in the “Superdivision”, the highest...

The aim of this study was to analyze the anthropometric profile, body composition and somatotype of international top-level table tennis players belonging to the 150 best world players. A total of 31 players (18 males and 13 females) belonging to the absolute category were evaluated. All of them played regularly in the "Superdivision", the highest...

In table tennis a great number of shots are performed at high speed developing high levels of explosive strength of lower extremities. The aim of this study was to determine the explosive and elastic-explosive strength of the lower limbs in Spanish young top-level table tennis players. A total of 165 players (95 boys and 70 girls) aged 7-17 years w...