@misc{PrillAppellCoriolanoMicheletal., author = {Prill, Robert and Appell Coriolano, Hans-Joachim and Michel, Sven and Alfuth, Martin}, title = {The Influence of the Special Throwing Technique on the Prevalence of Knee Joint Injuries in Judo}, series = {Archives of Budo}, volume = {10}, journal = {Archives of Budo}, issn = {1643-8698}, pages = {211 -- 216}, language = {en} } @misc{PrillMichelSchulzetal., author = {Prill, Robert and Michel, Sven and Schulz, Robert and Appell Coriolano, Hans-Joachim}, title = {Body Composition and Strength Parameters in Elite Judo Athletes 5 Years after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction}, series = {International Journal of Sports Medicine}, volume = {40}, journal = {International Journal of Sports Medicine}, number = {1}, issn = {1439-3964}, doi = {10.1055/a-0787-1420}, pages = {38 -- 42}, abstract = {The purpose of this study was to investigate if there are still deficits in muscle mass or strength capabilities in elite judo athletes with a history of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) after their return to the sport. Therefore, bioimpedance analysis, 3D-laser thigh circumference measurement and isokinetic dynamometry in a closed kinetic chain were used. The side-to-side differences were investigated in a group of judo athletes 5 years after ACLR (n=17) and compared with a group of healthy judo athletes (n=27). Neither thigh circumferences, nor muscle masses of the lower extremities differed in formerly injured judo athletes compared to healthy judo athletes. In contrast, isokinetic strength testing showed a significantly larger side-to-side difference of peak muscle force in formerly injured judo athletes (p=0.021). They provided significantly lower peak forces with the formerly injured leg than with the non-injured leg (p<0.001). The authors conclude that strength capabilities, but not body composition, remains altered in recovered judo athletes in mean 5 years after ACLR and definitely after their return to sports. This indicates that the focus of rehabilitation protocols and return to sports assessments should focus more on maximum strength capabilities.}, language = {en} }