Dynamics of cortisol and testosterone in acute response to a simulated Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition practiced by athletes with disabilities: multiple case study

• Published in: Ido movement for culture : journal of martial arts anthropology Vol. 22; no. 2
• Main Authors: Lopes, Jaqueline S S, Anibal M. de M. Neto, Goncalves, Luis C O, Alves, Paulo R L, Andrade, Claudia M B
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Rzeszów Idokan Poland Association 01.01.2022
• Subjects: Age; Athletes; Athletes with disabilities; Blood tests; Body temperature; Case studies; Cortisol; Ethics; Hormones; Serum; Testosterone; Values

Objective. This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of a simulated Brazilian jiu-jitsu match, practiced by athletes with disabilities, on the serum levels of hormonal and lactate markers.Methods. Five male athletes were included (mean and SD: age 38.5 ± 4.2 years; height 1.68 ± 0.05 cm; bod...