Introduction. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of a short-term, three-week intensive neuromuscular training programme on the postural stability of professional soccer players and to establish whether lower-limb dominance affects one-leg stability. Material and methods. The experimental group consisted of 16 professional male soccer players, and the control group included 20 professional soccer players who did not undergo any additional training. The experimental group was provided with three-stage progressive training twice a day over a three-week period during the preparatory period and then trained twice per week in-season for a period of 5 months. The experimental subjects were evaluated with the use of a stabilographic platform before the programme, 3 weeks into the programme, and finally after 5 months from its commencement. Total centre of pressure (COP) sway path was measured during one leg stance for the dominant and non-dominant leg with eyes open and closed. Results. After three weeks of training, the experimental group showed a significantly shorter COP path for the measurements taken with both open (p < 0.001; η2 = 0.28) and closed eyes (p < 0.05; η2 = 0.09) compared to the initial results. It was found that the training effects were sustained five months into the training programme for the tests with eyes open (p < 0.001) and eyes closed (p < 0.05). The control group, however, showed no such improvement during that time. No differences were found between the limbs in either of the groups. Conclusions. Neuromuscular training can be effective for postural control improvement in professional male soccer players within a short period of time. Leg dominance does not affect one-leg stability.
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Introduction: Physiotherapy and education are indispensable after total hip arthroplasty. The aim of the study was to assess the patients' level of knowledge about total hip arthroplasty, physiotherapy and everyday functioning after the surgery and to determine factors which affect this knowledge. Material and methods: The study included 31 patients aged 57.03±14.53 years who underwent total hip arthroplasty. The authors' own questionnaire which verified the patients' knowledge about postsurgical procedures was used as a research tool. The questions were prepared on the basis of information provided to patients by physiotherapists and included, inter alia, photos showing correct and incorrect behaviours of patients after the surgery. Results: Nearly 30% of the respondents demonstrated a high level of knowledge. The Internet was the most common (43%) source of information regarding the surgery and physiotherapy for patients. As many as 25% of the patients did not search for any information. The results did not correlate with such variables as age, gender, level of education, place of living, BMI or professional activity. Conclusions: Patients' first contact with physiotherapeutic procedures takes place when they are admitted to a hospital. They rarely take advantage of outpatient presurgical physiotherapy. Patients should be given a wider access to reliable information regarding arthroplasty and physiotherapy. It may be done by preparing proper materials and making them available as well as encouraging patients to use them. It is necessary to convince patients to engage fully in the treatment process and cooperate with the therapeutic team.
Objectives:Adequate neuromuscular training is proven to be of enormous importance in the prevention of injuries. It enhances the ability to use somatosensory information, which improves postural capabilities, reduces injury ratios and improves player’s sport performance. We hypothesized that a short-time (3 week) intensive neuromuscular training would significantly improve postural balance of professional football players. We also hypothesized that the non-dominant leg of football players would show a better level of stability than the dominant leg (kicking leg).Methods:Sixteen professional soccer players participated in the study. They were tested before and after the 3-week training period. The controlled grup consisted of 20 players that were tested twice in 3-week period. The study was performed with a use of stabliographic platform, which is based on the measurement and analysis of center of pressure movement (COP). Players were tested during one leg stance with eyes opened and closed.Results:After a period of neuromuscular training football players show statistically better postural control (p <0.05) for both the dominant and non-dominant leg for the test with eyes open and also comparing to the controlled group. The non-dominant leg did not show a better level of stability than the dominant leg.Conclusion:The postural stability of professional football players was better after the 3-week intensive neuromuscular training. A combination of balance, coordination, agility, core and trunk control appears to be a successful training schedule to improve postural balance and reduce injury in football.
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