[Functional and dynamic asymmetry of simple reaction time in female fencers].
OBJECTIVE
was to assess the functional and dynamic components of asymmetry in the simple reaction time in female fencers, holders of the master, first or second sport class.


METHODS
A group of 45 female fencers, classified into 3 groups according to the sport class were studied. Dynamic asymmetry was assessed with the use of the Viennese Test System. The time of reaction and of simple movement to visual and acoustic stimuli was determined.


RESULTS
Master class fencers exhibited a high (40%) left-side domination while those from the other two groups had right-side asymmetry (80%), the difference in the median reaction time between those groups being significant (p<0.05).


CONCLUSIONS
The pronounced dynamic asymmetry observed in master class fencers was due to a highly specific, one-sided training. It should be emphasised that asymmetrical exercises combined with very high training loads applied in the contemporary sport may lead to overloads of extremities, spine deformations and injuries.
Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego Józefa Piłsudskiego, ul. Marymoncka 34, Warsaw 45. tatiana.poliszczuk@awf.edu.pl
Tatiana
T
Poliszczuk
Monika
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Lampkowska
D000161:Acoustic Stimulation; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology*; D010775:Photic Stimulation; D011930:Reaction Time / Q000502:physiology*; D013177:Sports / Q000502:physiology*