TY - JOUR
T1 - The influence of soccer-specific fatigue on functional stability
AU - Greig, M.
AU - Walker-Johnson, C.
PY - 2007
Y1 - 2007
N2 - Objective
To quantify the influence of soccer-specific fatigue on functional stability.
Participants and design
Ten male semi-professional soccer players completed a 90 min treadmill protocol replicating the activity profile of match-play with a passive 15 min half-time interval.
Main outcome measures
At 15 min intervals players completed a 30 s single-legged balance task on an unstable platform. Balance performance was quantified as a stability index and the mean deflection of the platform.
Results
There was no significant (P>0.05) main effect for exercise duration in the stability index, suggesting that balance performance was maintained throughout the simulated match. However, the mean deflection of the platform was significantly (P<0.05) shifted toward anterior displacement during the last 15 min of each half.
Conclusion
A change in balance strategy was evident during the latter stages of match-play, which may increase injury risk. It is recommended that soccer players perform proprioception training in the rested and exercised state to further develop neuromuscular control.
AB - Objective
To quantify the influence of soccer-specific fatigue on functional stability.
Participants and design
Ten male semi-professional soccer players completed a 90 min treadmill protocol replicating the activity profile of match-play with a passive 15 min half-time interval.
Main outcome measures
At 15 min intervals players completed a 30 s single-legged balance task on an unstable platform. Balance performance was quantified as a stability index and the mean deflection of the platform.
Results
There was no significant (P>0.05) main effect for exercise duration in the stability index, suggesting that balance performance was maintained throughout the simulated match. However, the mean deflection of the platform was significantly (P<0.05) shifted toward anterior displacement during the last 15 min of each half.
Conclusion
A change in balance strategy was evident during the latter stages of match-play, which may increase injury risk. It is recommended that soccer players perform proprioception training in the rested and exercised state to further develop neuromuscular control.
U2 - 10.1016/j.ptsp.2007.03.001
DO - 10.1016/j.ptsp.2007.03.001
M3 - Article (journal)
SN - 1466-853X
VL - 8
SP - 185
EP - 190
JO - Physical Therapy in Sport
JF - Physical Therapy in Sport
IS - 4
ER -