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BATALLA-GAVALDA, Abraham et al. Fluid balance in amateur female basketball players: follow-up of 10 games. Rev Esp Nutr Hum Diet [online]. 2016, vol.20, n.2, pp.111-119. ISSN 2174-5145.  https://dx.doi.org/10.14306/renhyd.20.2.204.

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to understand the development of hydration needs during a playoff stint, in a match situation, for an amateur women's basketball team. In addition, the existence of possible differences in the level of dehydration according to playing position was analyzed. Material and Methods: Pilot study with single group measurements before competition and after competition was done. Both amateur basketball players (n=10) and their personal water containers were weighted before and after every match. Weight variations were evaluated considering the ingested liquid and replenishment liquid discharged through urine. Results: Results showed that there are significant differences between body mass before and after each match (z=8.551; p<.0005). However, magnitude of dehydration was very different in each player and match, with average values between 0.63kg (0.9% body weight) and 0.95kg (1.37% body weight). In addition, there were not significant differences in the level of dehydration according to the playing position (F=1.59; p=0.1929). Conclusions: These evaluations confirm high intra and interpersonal variations as per body mass loss during the 10 referred playoff stint matches. Recommendation of creation of individualized hydration protocols is suggested.

Palabras clave : Water-Electrolyte Balance; Dehydration; Basketball; Women.

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