Effects of high-intensity training on neuromuscular fatigue in early adolescent soccer players
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to assess the extent of neuromuscular fatigue in early adolescent soccer players following a high-intensity training session that combined Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) drills with small-sided game (SSG). Method: Fourteen youth soccer players participated in the study (year: 13.21 ± 0.69 years, height: 156.28 ± 3.95 cm, weight: 47.14 ± 10.77 kg). A within-subjects, repeated-measures design was used to evaluate the variations in neuromuscular fatigue, assessments were conducted immediately before the training session, immediately after, one hour post-session, 24 hours post-session, and 48 hours post-session. The study employed the 10-meter speed test and the Countermovement jump (CMJ) test, both recognized as valid and reliable indicators of neuromuscular fatigue. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software. Results: The results revealed statistically significant differences in CMJ test scores between the initial measurement (pre-session) and one hour post-training (p < .05), as well as 24 hours post-training (p < .05). Conclusion: The high-intensity training session for youth soccer players induced significant neuromuscular fatigue, persisting up to 24 hours. These findings underscore the importance of monitoring neuromuscular fatigue to optimize recovery and reduce the risk of overexertion and injuries in early adolescent soccer players.
DOI: 10.55860/pguf5555
Author: Oussama Kessouri
Institution: University of Jijel
Language: English
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411432786