The Effects of Ischemic Preconditioning in Different Limbs on Performance in Judo Athletes

The purpose of this study was to determine the Effect of ischemic Preconditioning (IPC) in upper limb, lower limb and Combination lower and upper limb on specific judo fitness test (SJFT) and Anaerobic performance in judo athletes. In a randomized, crossover study, 13 judo athletes participate in this study and Performed two SJFT with 90 second between trials and a RAST test after 15 min rest, in four Condition: IPC Treatment in arms, legs, arms and legs and a sham Intervention. IPC treatment consisted of 3, 5 min bouts of ischemia, followed each by 5 min of Reperfusion. One-way Repeated measures ANOVA and Benferroni post-hoc test was used. IPC treatment in arms and legs resulted in an improvement in total throws and index of SJFT2, peak power and mean power than in other status (P≤0.05). IPC treatment in arms and legs also decreased rate of Perceives exertion than other condition (P≤0.05). In conclusion, if ischemic preconditioning applied in more limbs and with greater muscular tissue, it Improves SJFT and anaerobic power in judo athletes.