Examining acute changes in some serum biochemical markers of brain tissue damage after free and Greco-Roman style wrestling; [serbest ve grekoromen güreşi takiben beyin doku hasarını gösteren bazı serum biyokimyasal markerlerindeki akut deǧişimin i̇ncelenmesi]
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2010
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Purpose: This study aimed to examine the acute changes in some serum biochemical markers due to overloading in one match of Greco-Roman and free style wrestling competitions. Method: In a repeated measures design, serum samples were collected before and 20 minutes after the first matches of the wrestlers during local wrestling competitions; subsequently analyzed for S-100B and heart-type fatty acid-binding protein. Study groups composed of Greco-Roman (n=15) and free style (n=16) wrestling groups of ≥19 year-old, healthy, male wrestlers. All matches were video-recorded for trauma analyses for each player. Results: Study results showed increments of 109% (p=.007) and 145% (p=.001) in serum S-100B; 63% (p=.023) and 198% (p=.002) in heart-type fatty acid-binding protein levels from pre to post match in the free and Greco-Roman style groups, respectively. The comparison of the increases obtained in the measured parameters did not reveal significant differences between the groups. Conclusion: Due to the significant increases in serum markers, there may be a possible additive effect of traumas in causing brain injuries/head traumas in free and Greco-Roman style wrestling. However, different style wrestling did not affect serum markers indicating brain tissue damage differently. © TurkJBiochem.com.