Effect of cigarette smoking on muscle strength of flexibility of athletes

Indian J Exp Biol. 1998 Nov;36(11):1144-6.

Abstract

Kraus-Webber test which indicates muscle strength and flexibility of certain group of muscles showed significant decrease in cigarette smoking athletes in the age group of 19-30 years compared to nonsmoking athletes. The results indicate tobacco smoke inhalation affects muscle flexibility and strength required for athletes.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Humans
  • Muscle, Skeletal / physiopathology*
  • Smoking / adverse effects*
  • Smoking / physiopathology
  • Sports