Citation

Arliani GG, Almeida GP, dos Santos CV, Venturini AM, Astur Dda C, Cohen M. Acta Ortop. Bras. 2013; 21(3): 155-158.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Universidade Federal de São Paulo - São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia)

DOI

10.1590/S1413-78522013000300005

PMID

24453660

PMCID

PMC3862001

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: : Analyze the effects of physical exertion during a soccer match on the functional capacity and stability of the lower limbs of young soccer players.

METHODS: : We analyzed 10 soccer players who underwent functional capacity assessment of the lower limbs by a Hop Test protocol and evaluation of the level of postural stability in the Biodex Stability System (Biodex, Inc., Shirley, NY) before and immediately after a friendly game lasting 45 minutes.

RESULTS: : After the match, there was a decrease in overall stability index (F(1,23) = 7.29 P =.024) and anterior posterior index (APSI) (F(1,23) = 5.53 P =.043). Fatigue in the dominant limb was responsible for the significant deficit in OSI (F(1,23) = 3.16, P =.047) and APSI (F(1,23) = 3:49, P =.029), while the non-dominant limb did not cause any change in the pre and post-game.

CONCLUSION: : A football match can cause decreased stability and functional capacity of the lower limbs in young players. Level of Evidence III, Pre-test and Post-test Study (Case-control).

Language: en