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Laterality and Its Effect on Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Stiffness in Male Soccer Players and Track Runners

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of laterality on lower extremity stiffness in healthy soccer players and track runners. Eight soccer players aged 15 to 17 years, and eight track runners, aged from 18 to 25 years performed a battery of tests (Single and double legged continuous straight and bent-legged jumping, and running) to determine lower extremity musculoskeletal stiffness. All participants were injury free at the time of testing. Statistical tests of the various all kinetic measures revealed that the track runners were asymmetrical in their musculoskeletal performance qualities, whereas, the soccer players displayed symmetry. Future research should examine lower extremity symmetry in an older group of soccer players, and the development of a training program to alter lower extremity stiffness into a typical range.

Source: Research Bank (Australian Catholic University)

Authors: Morgan Williams, Elizabeth Bradshaw, Corey Joseph

Language: English

Topic: Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2212852330

FWCI: 0.208

Cites: 14

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10