Author(s): ASIMENIA GIOFTSIDOU | PARASKEVI MALLIOU | GEORGE PAFIS | ANASTASIA BENEKA | GEORGE GODOLIAS
Journal: Journal of Human Sport and Exercise
ISSN 1988-5202
Volume: 6;
Issue: 3;
Start page: 521;
Date: 2011;
Original page
Keywords: PROPRIOCEPTION | BALANCE BOARDS | BALANCE TEST
ABSTRACT
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of a soccer training session on the balance ability of the young soccer players. Participants were twenty-six young soccer players. Standard testing balance boards and Biodex Stability System were used to assess balance ability before (pre-training) and immediately after (post-training) the completion of a soccer training session. Also, Isokinetic knee joint moment measurements (60°/sec and 180°/sec) were carried out pre- and post-soccer training. The results revealed that no differences (p>0.05) were found in balance ability and knee joint moment production between pre- and post-soccer training. Result is in contrast to the notion of a link between fatigue induced by a soccer training session or game and injury caused by impaired balance.
Journal: Journal of Human Sport and Exercise
ISSN 1988-5202
Volume: 6;
Issue: 3;
Start page: 521;
Date: 2011;
Original page
Keywords: PROPRIOCEPTION | BALANCE BOARDS | BALANCE TEST
ABSTRACT
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of a soccer training session on the balance ability of the young soccer players. Participants were twenty-six young soccer players. Standard testing balance boards and Biodex Stability System were used to assess balance ability before (pre-training) and immediately after (post-training) the completion of a soccer training session. Also, Isokinetic knee joint moment measurements (60°/sec and 180°/sec) were carried out pre- and post-soccer training. The results revealed that no differences (p>0.05) were found in balance ability and knee joint moment production between pre- and post-soccer training. Result is in contrast to the notion of a link between fatigue induced by a soccer training session or game and injury caused by impaired balance.
