Evaluation of Functional Limitations in Female Soccer Players and Their Relationship With Sports Level – A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

The main objective(s) of the study: The aim of this study was to analyze: a) abnormalities in the length of lower limb muscles, b) the correctness of movement patterns, and c) the impact of functional limitations of muscles on the correctness of fundamental movement patterns in a group of female soccer players, in relation to their skill level. Conclusions: The differences in the flexibility of rectus femoris and hamstring muscle observed between female soccer players with different levels of training, may result from a long-term impact of soccer training on the muscle-tendon system and articular structures. Different causes of abnormalities in fundamental movement patterns in both analyzed groups suggest the need for tailoring prevention programs to the level of sport skills represented by the players. Materials and

Relationship between body composition and physical capacities in junior soccer players

“…Soccer is the most popular sport in the world 1 , being practiced by various age groups and both sexes. For this reason, several researchers have searched for knowledge in this modality 2 .…”

Hamstring-and-Lower-Back Flexibility in Male Amateur Soccer Players

“…It potentially makes soccer players more susceptible to hamstring injuries. 29,31,32 Indeed, the highest rate of hamstring injury is seen in soccer, 33 accounting for 47% of all muscle strains in the sport and the most lost playing time when compared with all other injuries. 22 Hamstring injuries are characterized by a high recurrence and substantial lost playing time.…”

Clustered Associations between Musculoskeletal Fitness Tests and Functional Movement Screen in Physically Active Men

“…Positive correlations have been found between flexibility and agility tests and FMS scores [4,23]. Flexibility seems to be correlated to FMS scores [25,26]. Additionally, lower limb power and trunk muscle strength were related to the quality of movement patterns [27][28][29].…”

“…Therefore, exploration of these associations is needed. Most studies evaluated competitors participating in sports, particularly team sports [15,23,26,29]. There is a lack of studies on the average physically active population [33].…”