Effects of Football Training and Match-Play on Hamstring Muscle Strength and Passive Hip and Ankle Range of Motion during the Competitive Season
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2022-03-02Autor
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. Deficits in hamstring muscle strength and in hip range of motion (ROM) have been
considered risk factors for hamstring muscle injuries. However, there is a lack of information on
how chronic exposure to regular football training affects hamstring muscle strength and hip ROM.
The aim of this study was to examine the longitudinal effect of football training and competition
during a complete season on hamstring muscle strength and hip ROM in football players. A total
of 26 semi-professional football players underwent measurements of isometric hamstring muscle
strength and passive hip flexion/extension, and internal/external hip rotation (IR/ER) ROM during
the football season (pre-season, mid-season, end-season). Compared to pre-season, hamstring muscle
strength increased in the dominant (+11.1%, p = 0.002) and non-dominant (+10.5%, p = 0.014) limbs in
the mid-season. Compared to mid-season, hamstring strength decreased in the dominant (−9.3%,
p = 0.034) limb at end-season. Compared to the pre-season, hip extension ROM decreased in midseason in the dominant (−31.7%, p = 0.007) and non-dominant (−44.1%, p = 0.004) limbs, and
further decreased at end-season (−49.0%, p = 0.006 and −68.0%, p < 0.001) for the dominant and
non-dominant limbs. Interlimb asymmetry for hip IR ROM increased by 57.8% (p < 0.002) from
pre-season to mid-season. In summary, while hamstring muscle strength increased during the first
half of the football season in football players, a progressive reduction in hip extension ROM was observed throughout the season. The reduced hip extension ROM suggests a reduced mobility of the hip flexors, e.g., iliopsoas, produced by the continuous practice of football. Consequently, hip-specific stretching and conditioning exercises programs should be implemented during the football season.
Effects of Football Training and Match-Play on Hamstring Muscle Strength and Passive Hip and Ankle Range of Motion during the Competitive Season
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,: soccer; muscle injury; fatigue; team sport; flexibility; elite athlete