The Relationship Between Personality Traits and Muscle Injuries in Swedish Elite Male Football Players

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 783-788
Author(s):  
Mattias Eckerman ◽  
Kjell Svensson ◽  
Gunnar Edman ◽  
Marie Alricsson
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Football Player ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Muscle Injuries ◽  
Football Team ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tukey Honestly Significant Difference ◽  
Stress Susceptibility

Context: The physical and mental demands of an elite football player are complex, which may explain why injuries are common in football. At elite level, muscle injuries of the lower-extremity are the most common among male football players, and the research hitherto is limited. Objective: To investigate whether personality traits affect the incidence of muscle injuries among male football players from the first league in Sweden. Design: Prospective cohort study. Participants: A male football team from the first league in Sweden was prospectively followed, in terms of muscle injuries of the lower-extremity during 8 seasons, between 2007 and 2015. Intervention: All muscle injuries included in this study were evaluated and diagnosed with ultrasonography. Players from the team filled out the Swedish Universities Scales of Personality questionnaire. Swedish Universities Scales of Personality questionnaire consists of 91 items and is divided into 13 categories. Main Outcome Measures: The raw values of each scale were linearly transformed to T scores, having a mean (SD) of 50 (10). All variables were summarized with standard descriptive statistics, such as frequency, mean, and SD. As data were of interval scale and no variable distribution was severely skewed, differences between noninjured players, rarely injured players, and frequently injured players were analyzed with 1-way analysis of variance with post hoc tests by Tukey honestly significant difference test. Results: No significant difference in personality traits were observed between noninjured players, rarely injured players, and frequently injured players regarding number of muscle injuries (P > .05). However, a trend (P = .07) was seen, where frequently injured players scored higher on stress susceptibility than rarely injured players. Conclusion: A player’s stress susceptibility should be taken into consideration by the player, coaches, and medical staff when assessing the risk of a muscle injury. Also, preventive measures available for these players may need to be considered.

Injuries in Austrian football players: Are they an issue?

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (01) ◽  
pp. 43-50
Author(s):  
Felix Fischer ◽  
Christian Hoser ◽  
Cornelia Blank ◽  
Wolfgang Schobersberger ◽  
Caroline Hepperger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Consensus Statement ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Muscle Injuries ◽  
Match Play ◽  
Lower Extremity Injuries ◽  
Risk Of Injury ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Load Characteristics ◽  
Extremity Injuries

Abstract Purpose and Hypothesis With its load characteristics, the team sport of football places high physical demands on players and thus is associated with a high risk of injury. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to collect information about injuries suffered by football players in Austria during training or matches to enable participating clubs to learn about injuries. Methods One hundred and forty-five players from seven teams with age ranging from 16 to 38 years participated in this prospective study during the 2015/16 season. Injury surveillance was conducted according to the consensus statement of Fuller et al. (2006). Results During the period of study, a total of 83 injuries were recorded, which represents an overall incidence of 4.5 injuries/1000 hours (2.3 injuries/1000 hours in training and 14.2 injuries/1000 hours of match play). There was a significant difference for older age in injured players compared to non-injured players (p = 0.019). No differences in BMI were detected (p = 0.427). Ninety-four percent of all injuries occurred in the lower extremity, with the thigh (25.8 %), ankle (19.3 %) and knee (13.3 %) being the major locations of injuries. Muscle tendon injuries were the most common non-contact injuries (78.9 %). Conclusion Lower extremity injuries are the most common injury in Austrian football. The incidence of muscle injuries is high, especially injuries of the posterior thigh. There are promising preventive strategies for the most common injury types. The implementation of these strategies is essential in order to reduce the incidence or recurrence of these football injuries.

scholarly journals The effect of functional movement screen and lower extremity training on hamstring/quadriceps ratio in football players

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-85
Author(s):  
Akan Bayrakdar ◽  
Boz Hilal Kılınç
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Sports Injury ◽  
Left Knee ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Functional Movement Screen ◽  
Functional Movement ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Right

Background and Study Aim. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of functional movement screen and lower extremity training on hamstring/quadriceps (H/Q) ratio in football players. Material and Methods. 11 players from Sivas Belediyespor, affiliated to the Turkish Football Federation, participated in this study. The average age of the players involved in the study was 25.75±4.45, height averages 178.49±8.72 cm, and body weight averages 69.83±6.47 kg. Players who participated in the study had previously suffered a knee area injury. In addition to team training for 8 weeks, extra exercises to strengthen their hamstring and quadriceps muscles were conducted 3 times a week. Isokinetic force tests and Functional Movement Screen (FMS) tests were conducted in the study. Data obtained were evaluated in SPSS package 24 program. Results: There was a significant difference in the total score of FMS at the level of p<0.05. Deep squat 13.5%, hurdle step 10.49%, in line lunge 9%, shoulder mobility 3.44%, active straight 6.84%, trunk stability push up 6.84%, rotatuar stability 14.73% and FMS total score 17.24% showed improvement. There was a significant difference in the H/Q ratio between both the right knee and left knee pre-test and post-test at p<0.01 level. The right knee developed at a rate of 600 H/Q at a rate of 17.24% and the left knee developed at a rate of 600 H/Q. Conclusions: As a result, 8 weeks of extra lower extremity exercises can be said to increase the H/Q ratio of football players. It is also seen that the FMS score has increased. Thus, it is thought that the risk of football players having a sports injury again is reduced.

scholarly journals EXAMINATION OF ISOKINETIC STRENGTH RATES OF KNEE JOINT (H/Q) IN FOOTBALL PLAYERS

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 2248-2253
Author(s):  
Ali Kerim YILMAZ ◽  
Menderes KABADAYI ◽  
M. Hakan MAYDA ◽  
M. Ceyhun BÄ°RÄ°NCÄ°
Keyword(s):  
Knee Joint ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Football Player ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Isokinetic Strength ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Angular Velocities ◽  
And Control

The purpose of this study is to examine the isokinetic strength rates of knee joint (H/Q) in football players.30 males (15 football players, 15 controls) were included in the research who were studying in Yaşar Doğu Sports Sciencies faculty of Ondokuz Mayıs University. The position, age and dominant leg information of the subjects were determined by filling in personal information forms given to the subjects. Body mass index measurements were recorded with a Gaia 359 plus body analyzer and H/Q force rates were measured and recorded with a Humac Norm Cybex Brand computer controlled isokinetic dynamometer at angles of 60osn-1, 180osn-1 and 240osn-1. For the statistical analysis of the data used SPSS 22.0 software was used. Independent t-test was applied for the analysis of football player-control group and dominant leg results. In addition, one-way variance analysis and LSD test were used for repeated measures to compare football players according to their positions. Statistical results were evaluated at 95% confidence interval and p <0.05 significance level.When we look at the descriptive information between the two groups in our study; There was a significant difference between age, body weight and sport ages, but no significant difference was observed in other parameters. When the H/Q power ratios at angular velocities of 60osn-1, 180osn-1 and 240osn-1 were examined, no significant difference was found between the dominant-nondominant force ratios and footballer positions between the two groups.As a result, when H/Q power ratios of footballer and control group are examined; There was no significant difference between the two groups when dominant-nondominant strength ratios and soccer player positions were compared.

scholarly journals The Role of Personality Traits and Situational Factors as Determinants of Aggression

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 282-288
Author(s):  
Youssef Hasan ◽  
Hanady Eldous
Keyword(s):  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
Experimental Situation ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Trait Anger ◽  
Actual Behavior ◽  
Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Over the years, different explanations have been given for the difference between personality traits and situational factors regarding how they affect our behavior. The present study investigates the role of personality traits versus situational factors in aggressive behavior. Objective: The purpose of this research was to examine whether situations in which participants are made to feel angry are more powerful than personality traits in determining aggressive behavior. Methods: Forty-eight women students from Qatar University (M= 21.73, SD=4.43) completed the 200-item ZKA Personality Questionnaire, which measures aggressiveness, neuroticism, activity, extraversion and sensation-seeking, and the 7-item trait anger scale from the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ). Following an experimental situation that triggered anger by an interpersonal insult, the participants were randomly assigned to an anger-induced group (experimental condition) or a nonanger-induced group (control condition). Afterwards, the participants completed the hot sauce paradigm to assess aggressive behavior. Results: The results showed a significant difference between the anger and nonanger groups regarding aggressive behavior. However, no significant correlation was found between any facets of the personality questionnaire or the trait anger scale and aggressive behavior. Conclusion: Situational influence is more powerful than personality traits and trait anger in determining aggressive behavior. These findings are discussed based on the debate addressing the influence of situational or person-specific traits in determining actual behavior.

scholarly journals Differences in Metabolic-Energy Potential in U16 Football Players (Cadet Age) in Relation to Competition Level // Razlike u metaboličko-energetskim potencijalima fudbalera kadetskog uzrasta u odnosu na takmičarski nivo

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Slobodan Andrašić ◽  
Milan Cvetković ◽  
Zoran Milić
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Energy ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Recovery Stage ◽  
Football Team ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Competition Level ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
The Difference

In order to determine the difference in metabolic-energy potential in U16 football players (cadet age) at different levels of competition, a survey was conducted on a sample of sixty players aged 14 to 16. The sample of respondents is divided into the following subsamples: players of Serbian national football team (n=20), players from high-quality league of Vojvodina (n=21) and the players from the regional competition levels (n=19). The lactate blood level was determined by testing capillary blood from the finger during three stages of Cooper test: the concentration of lactate in the standstill stage was measured before the start of the test – before the load; the concentration of lactate during the load stage was measured one minute after completion of the test; and the concentration of lactate in the recovery stage was measured in the tenth minute of recovery. The survey results indicate a statistically significant difference between the said groups of players in relation to the analyzed metabolic-energy parameters of the players.

scholarly journals Association of the British Athletic Muscle Injury Classification and anatomic location with return to full training and reinjury following hamstring injury in elite football

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. e001010
Author(s):  
Ricky Shamji ◽  
Steven L J James ◽  
Rajesh Botchu ◽  
Kent A Khurniawan ◽  
Gurjit Bhogal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Injury ◽  
Biceps Femoris ◽  
Tendon Injury ◽  
Hamstring Injury ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Muscle Injuries ◽  
Muscle Involvement ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Distal Tendon ◽  
Injury Classification

BackgroundThe relationship between hamstring muscle injuries (HMIs) that involve the intramuscular tendon and prolonged recovery time and increased reinjury rate remains unclear in elite footballers.ObjectiveTo determine the association of time to return to full training (TRFT) and reinjury of HMIs using the British Athletic Muscle Injury Classification (BAMIC) and specific anatomical injury location in elite-level football players.MethodsThe electronic medical records of all players at an English Premier League club were reviewed over eight consecutive seasons. All players who sustained an acute HMI were included. Two experienced musculoskeletal radiologists independently graded each muscle using the BAMIC, categorised each injury location area (proximal vs middle vs distal third and proximal vs distal tendon) and reported second muscle involvement. TRFT and reinjury were recorded.ResultsOut of 61 HMIs, the intramuscular tendon (BAMIC ‘c’) was involved in 13 (21.3%). HMI involving the intramuscular tendon (‘c’) had a mean rank TRFT of 36 days compared with 24 days without involvement (p=0.013). There were 10 (16.4%) reinjuries with a significant difference of 38.5% reinjury rate in the group with intramuscular tendon injury (‘c’) and 12.5% in the group without (p=0.031). TRFT and reinjury involving a second muscle was statistically significantly higher than without. Most of the HMIs to the biceps femoris with reinjury (5 out of 9) were in the distal third section related to the distal tendon site involving both the long and short head.ConclusionTRFT in HMI involving the intramuscular tendon (‘c’) of the Biceps femoris is significantly longer with significantly higher reinjury rate compared with injuries without, in elite football players. The finding that most reinjures of the biceps femoris occurring in the distal third muscle at the distal tendon site, involving both the long and short head, merits further investigation.

Becoming a Football Player: Identity Formation on a Women’s Tackle Football Team

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bobbi A. Knapp
Keyword(s):  
Identity Formation ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Significant Others ◽  
Football Player ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Football Team ◽  
Tackle Football ◽  
Research Questions

People commonly think of only men playing football. Football, however, has also been played by women for many years. Using a feminist interactionist framework, this study examines why women begin to play the game. The research questions that guided this study were: (1) what factors influence women’s decisions to play football? and (2) how do women begin to develop their identities as football players? Data were collected using participant observation over a two-year period and 10 semi-structured interviews. Some of the reasons participants stated for starting to play football were for their love of the sport, a desire to be a part of history, or the physicality of the sport. The women’s abilities and personal characteristics, significant others, and veteran players were crucial in the development of their identities as players. The information obtained could be used to bring more women into the sport.

scholarly journals Comparison of Some Biomotoric Properties and Anthropometric Measurements of Male Basketball and Football Players

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Bülent Turna ◽  
Fatih Kılınç
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Subcutaneous Fat ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Football Team ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Basketball Team

The purpose of this study is to determine and compare some biomotoric properties and anthropometric measurements of Antalya Muratpaşa High School Boys’ Basketball Team and Football Team.  Thirty volunteering players from Antalya Muratpaşa High School Boys’ Basketball and Football Teams participated in the study. Fifteen of the participants were from the Basketball Team and 15 were from Football Team. The mean age of the Football Team was 16,3 ±0,9 years; mean body weight was 65,6 ±9,4 kg, mean height was 170,3 ±6,7 cm; and the mean age of the Basketball Team was 15,5 ±0,74 years, mean body weight was 64,8 ±11,7 kg, mean height was 178,6 ±6,1 cm. As well as the height, weight, age values of the 15 Basketballer and 15 Footballer Boys’, the right and left grip force, back force, sprint tests, leg force, free vertical jump, subcutaneous fat measurements from 8 different points, and circumference measurements from 7 different points were taken. As a result of the comparison between some biomotoric properties, a significant difference was found between the vertical jump test values of the Basketball Team and Football Team (p<0, 05). When the Basketball and Football teams participating in the study were compared, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference between the calf area sub-cutaneous fat measurement values (p<0, 05). No statistically significant differences were found in the measurements of shoulder, chest inspiration, chest expiration, arm, forearm, thigh circumference, calf circumference, hip circumferences of the Boys’ Basketball and Football players who participated in our study (p<0,05). A statistically significant difference was found in the 10-m speed run tests of the Boys’ Basketball Team and Football Team Players (p<0,05). The data of the study were analyzed in Independent Samples T Test (p<0,05) according to statistical significance levels. Nobody should doubt that positive science is affecting all sports disciplines in the light of technological developments in our present age and it will continue even more in the future with more efficient and faster use to serve sports and sportsmen. In this context, it was aimed in the present study to determine how young sportsmen are suitable for their branches, and also to determine the missing and full aspects of their present biomotoric and physical statuses, supplement the missing aspects, and improve the full ones.

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