A 90 Minute Soccer Match Induces Eccentric Hamstring Muscles Fatigue
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Article Title | A 90 Minute Soccer Match Induces Eccentric Hamstring Muscles Fatigue |
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ERA Journal ID | 211123 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Kakavas, G., Malliaropoulos, N., Gabbett, T., Mitrotasios, M., Van Dyk, N., Bikos, G. and Maffulli, N. |
Journal Title | Muscle, Ligaments and Tendons Journal (MLTJ) |
Journal Citation | 11 (2), pp. 318-323 |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | Edizioni Edra |
Place of Publication | Italy |
ISSN | 2240-4554 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.32098/mltj.02.2021.15 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.mltj.online/a-90-minute-soccer-match-induces-eccentric-hamstring-muscles-fatigue/ |
Abstract | Background/Purpose of the study. Hamstring injuries are the most prevalent muscle injuries in both amateur and professional soccer (football) players. Eccentric strength deficits and muscle strength imbalances have been associated with an increased risk of muscle injuries. The current study is a non-randomised observational study investigating whether fatigue significantly reduces peak eccentric strength of the hamstring muscle group. Methods. Twenty-two right leg dominant professional football players participated in this study. None were injured or were rehabilitating from an injury at the time of testing. The eccentric strength of the hamstring muscles was determined using the Nordic exercise on a Norbord device prior to a 90 minute soccer match and after its end. Results. There was a significant decrease in eccentric strength at the end of the match (before the match: M = 306.91, SD = 59.26; after the match: Mean = 277.77 ± SD = 60.35 p =.000, Cohen’s d =.50). The imbalance in eccentric hamstring muscle strength between dominant and non-dominant limb before the match remained unchanged after its end. Conclusions. A professional football match significantly impacts on the ability of players to produce high speed eccentric strength in the hamstring muscle groups. Resistance to fatigue and eccentric strength, particularly at high speeds, are considerable factors in conditioning of professional soccer players. Eccentric muscle strength fatigue of the hamstring muscle group after a 90 min soccer match may provide a possible explanation for the greater risk of hamstring injuries under fatigue conditions. |
Keywords | Adaptation; hamstring; injury prevention; risk factors scheduling |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Fysiotek Spine and Sports Lab, Greece |
Sports and Exercise Medicine Clinic, Greece | |
University of London, United Kingdom | |
Gabbett Performance Solutions, Australia | |
Centre for Health Research | |
Euromedica Arogi Rehabilitation Clinic, Greece | |
Irish Rugby Football Union, Ireland | |
University of Salerno, Italy | |
Salerno Medical School, Italy | |
Keele University, United Kingdom |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/zq4z5/a-90-minute-soccer-match-induces-eccentric-hamstring-muscles-fatigue
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