Mathematical modelling of peripheral haemodynamics of the shin in volleyball players of mesomorphic somatotype

Abstract

Statistical modelling of peripheral haemodynamics indicators, which is conducted based on determining anthropometric and somatotypic features of the organism, can be considered a new way of personalising instrumental diagnostic examination. Therefore, determining the suitable rheovasographic parameters of the shin in highly skilled volleyball players of a particular somatotype is relevant. The purpose of this study was to investigate the total influence of indicators of the external structure of the body on the value of indicators reflecting the specific features of blood circulation in the shin in volleyball players of mesomorphic somatotype. A comprehensive clinical and laboratory study of the state of health and physical development of 108 volleyball players aged 16-20 years was conducted. The method of tetrapolar rheography with the use of a diagnostic computer multifunctional apparatus was used to determine the rheovasographic parameters of the shin, amplitude, time, and indicators of the ratio of amplitude and time rheovasographic parameters were evaluated. An anthropometric study of total and partial body measurements was carried out. Somatotyping was performed using the Heath-Carter method. The study selected 28 volleyball players of mesomorphic somatotype. Statistical models were created using direct stepwise multivariate regression analysis. For all amplitude and time rheovasographic parameters of the hip in volleyball players of mesomorphic somatotype, statistical models with high accuracy of description of signs were built. The 10 models included 94 anthropometric dimensions. The key determinants of shin blood circulation parameters are body circumference (most often forearm, neck, and shin circumference), chest and pelvic diameters, thickness of skin and fat folds (most often on the shin, abdomen, flank), and width of the epiphyses of long tubular bones. It was found that the indicators of external body structure within 63.84- 99.99% determine the value of indicators of regional blood circulation on the shin in volleyball players of mesomorphic somatotype. Statistical modelling makes it possible to determine the proper values of individual rheovasographic indicators on the shin depending on the anthropometric parameters of individuals of a certain gender, age, somatotype, which is especially significant for athletes of a certain sport, since their cardiovascular system indicators are greatly influenced by the specifics of sports activity

Keywords

• stepwise regression
• statistical modelling
• rheovasography
• anthropometric dimensions
• mesomorphic somatotype
• volleyball