Relation between performance in side bridge and injuries in amateur soccer

Abstract

Introduction: Central instability is associated with insufficient endurance and strength of the stabilizer muscles, and it can lead to muscle imbalance and injuries. Objective: Relate side bridge performance with the presence of injuries in amateur soccer athletes. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study with a sample of 188 male athletes, aged between 11 and 17 years. To identify the injuries, a questionnaire developed by researchers was applied and the players' clinical records were reviewed. The time of the side bridge test was used to identify muscle imbalance. For statistical analysis, the following tests were used: chi-square test; Pearson's chi-square test; Fisher's exact test; Yates's correction for continuity; two-way

Effect of Yoga and Pilates exercises on lumbar spine physical parameters in healthy women

“…Measurements were made for the right side of the participants because the dominant sides of all participants were right. 17,18 Interventions Pilates and Yoga exercises were given to women by experienced and trained physiotherapists. The participants in both groups were given preliminary information about the purpose of the exercise program applied before the study and the physical activities to be performed within the scope of the exercise program.…”