Three-Week Intensive Neuromuscular Training Improves Postural Control in Professional Male Soccer Players

Abstract Introduction. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of a short-term, three-week intensive neuromuscular training programme on the postural stability of professional soccer players and to establish whether lower-limb dominance affects one-leg stability. Material and methods. The experimental group consisted of 16 professional male soccer players, and the control group included 20 professional soccer players who did not undergo any additional training. The experimental group was provided with three-stage progressive training twice a day over a three-week period during the preparatory period and then trained twice per week in-season for a period of 5 months. The experimental subjects were evaluated with the use of a stabilographic platform before the programme, 3 weeks into the programme, and finally after 5 months from its commencement. Total centre of pressure (COP) sway path was measured during one leg stance for the dominant and non-dominant leg with eyes open and closed. Results. After three weeks of training, the experimental group showed a significantly shorter COP path for the measurements taken with both open (p < 0.001; η2 = 0.28) and closed eyes (p < 0.05; η2 = 0.09) compared to the initial results. It was found that the training effects were sustained five months into the training programme for the tests with eyes open (p < 0.001) and eyes closed (p < 0.05). The control group, however, showed no such improvement during that time. No differences were found between the limbs in either of the groups. Conclusions. Neuromuscular training can be effective for postural control improvement in professional male soccer players within a short period of time. Leg dominance does not affect one-leg stability.

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Elite Female Basketball Players' Body-Weight Neuromuscular Training and Performance on the Y-Balance Test

Journal of Athletic Training ◽

10.4085/1062-6050-51.12.03 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 51 (9) ◽

pp. 688-695 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Roberto Benis ◽

Matteo Bonato ◽

Antonio La Torre

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Postural Control ◽

Lower Extremity Injury ◽

Neuromuscular Training ◽

Control Group ◽

Controlled Clinical Trial ◽

Joint Control ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Balance Test ◽

Experimental Group

Context: Neuromuscular training enhances unconscious motor responses by stimulating both the afferent signals and central mechanisms responsible for dynamic joint control. Dynamic joint-control training is a vital component of injury-prevention programs. Objective: To investigate the effects of body-weight neuromuscular training on Y-Balance Test (YBT) performance and postural control in female basketball players. Design: Randomized controlled clinical trial. Setting: Basketball practice sessions. Patients or Other Participants: A total of 28 healthy elite female basketball players were randomly assigned to an experimental (n = 14) or a control group (n = 14). Intervention(s): Before their regular practice sessions, the experimental group warmed up with body-weight neuromuscular exercises and the control group with standard tactical-technical exercises twice weekly for 8 weeks. Main Outcome Measure(s): Anterior-, posteromedial-, and posterolateral-reach and composite YBT scores were measured before and after 8 weeks of training. Results: Improvement over baseline scores was noted in the posteromedial (right = 86.5 ± 4.5 cm versus 89.6 ± 2.2 cm, +3.5%, P = .049; left = 85.5 ± 4.3 cm versus 90.2 ± 2.7 cm, +5.5%, P = .038)- and posterolateral (right = 90.7 ± 3.6 cm versus 94.0 ± 2.7 cm, +3.6%, P = .016; left = 90.9 ± 3.5 cm versus 94.2 ± 2.6 cm, +3.6%, P = .011)-reach directions and in the composite YBT scores (right = 88.6% ± 3.2% versus 94.0% ± 1.8%, +5.4%, P = .0004; left = 89.2% ± 3.2% versus 94.5% ± 3.0%, +5.8%, P = .001) of the experimental group. No differences in anterior reach were detected in either group. Differences were noted in postintervention scores for posteromedial reach (right = 89.6 ± 2.2 cm versus 84.3 ± 4.4 cm, +4.1%, P = .005; left = 94.2 ± 2.6 cm versus 84.8 ± 4.4 cm, +10%, P = .003) and composite scores (right = 94.0% ± 1.8% versus 87.3% ± 2.0%, +7.1%, P = .003; left = 94.8% ± 3.0% versus 87.9% ± 3.4%, +7.3%, P < .0001) between the experimental and control groups. Conclusions: Body-weight neuromuscular training improved postural control and lower limb stability in female basketball players as assessed with the YBT. Incorporating neuromuscular training into the workout routines for basketball players may enhance joint awareness and reduce the risk of lower extremity injury.

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Effect of Brain-based Learning in Developing Spatial Ability of Ninth Grade Students with Low Achievement in Mathematics

Journal of Educational and Social Research ◽

10.36941/jesr-2021-0112 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (5) ◽

pp. 141

Author(s):

Ahmad Al-Tarawneh ◽

Awad Faek Altarawneh ◽

Wejdan Kh. Abd Al-Aziz Karaki

Keyword(s):

Spatial Ability ◽

Spatial Perception ◽

Training Programme ◽

Ninth Grade ◽

Control Group ◽

School Students ◽

Study Approach ◽

Brain Based Learning ◽

The Impact ◽

Experimental Group

This study aimed to investigate the impact of a brain-based learning training programme on improving the spatial abilities of a sample of ninth grade elementary school students in Karak Province, Jordan. The study approach is quasi-experimental, the research sample consisted of 60 students selected by the intentional method. After being divided into two groups, 30 students were in the control group and 30 students were in the experimental group. To achieve the objectives of the study, a training programme based on brain-based learning was developed. Seven tests which consisted of spatial perception, spatial visualisation, and spatial orientation were used to measure spatial capacity and its components. The results showed that the training programme improved spatial ability and its three components in the experimental group compared to the control group. Received: 29 March 2021 / Accepted: 5 July 2021 / Published: 5 September 2021

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The impact of strength training on the improvement of jumping ability and selected power parameters of the lower limbs in soccer players

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity ◽

10.29359/bjhpa.13.1.09 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 83-90

Author(s):

PATRICIA FISCHEROVA ◽

MAGDALENA NITYCHORUK ◽

WOJCIECH SMOLKA ◽

MARCIN ZAK ◽

ARTUR GOLAS ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Strength Training ◽

Training Program ◽

Body Height ◽

Skills Training ◽

Lower Limbs ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Control Group ◽

Football Training ◽

The Impact ◽

Experimental Group

Introduction: The aim of the study was to compare the impact of a 6-week program combined with football training and strength training on strength and power parameters in highly trained soccer players. It was hypothesized that 6 weeks would be enough for the experimental group to improve their jumping ability and pushing power. Material and methods: The study involved 34 female footballers playing in Ekstraliga (age: 22 ± 5 years; body height: 167 ± 5 cm; body weight: 60 ± 8 kg). The contestants were divided into an experimental group and a control group of 17 people in each group. The control group performed football trainings combined with 2 additional strength units (50% 1RM load) 3 times a week. The experimental group, apart from football trainings, additionally performed 2 strength trainings per week (50–85% 1RM load). Results: The results of the experiment show a significant improvement in the height of the vertical jump and bench press while sitting in the experimental group CMJ (p <0.05; p = 0.000029; ES: 1.00; 11%), CMJA (p <0.05; p = 0 00003; ES = 1.09; 13%), and LP (p <0.05; p = 0.027681; ES = 0.48; 6%), while in the control group the changes in the results after the training program were statistically insignificant CMJ (p> 0.05; p = 0.274000; ES: 0.07, 1%), CMJA (p> 0.05; p = 0.350958 ES = 0.27, 3%), and LP (p> 0.05; p = 0.130153; ES = 0.27; 4%). Conclusion: The presented research results suggest that a short, six-week training program including general football training and strength training performed twice a week with loads gradually increasing during the preparatory period may significantly improve the strength and jumping parameters of the lower limbs in soccer players. Such information can be valuable at the stage of training in the field of special skills training in football.

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Effects of an Interpersonal Style Intervention for Coaches on Young Soccer Players’ Motivational Processes

Journal of Human Kinetics ◽

10.1515/hukin-2017-0151 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 59 (1) ◽

pp. 107-120 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Juan J. Pulido ◽

David Sánchez-Oliva ◽

Francisco M. Leo ◽

Sergio Matos ◽

Tomás García-Calvo

Keyword(s):

Training Programme ◽

Psychological Needs ◽

Need Satisfaction ◽

Basic Psychological Needs ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Control Group ◽

Intervention Programme ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Sport Commitment ◽

Experimental Group

AbstractThe main goal of the study was to assess the effects of an intervention programme developed with soccer coaches, based on promoting strategies to optimise the satisfaction of the basic psychological needs of athletes. Eight soccer coaches, aged between 19 and 50 years (M = 32.5; SD = 14.34), participated in the study. They were selected intentionally (without academic or federative training) and divided equally into a control and an experimental group by random peer selection. Also, 109 soccer players, aged between 11 and 15 years (M = 13.78; SD = 1.38), divided into a control group (CG; n = 56) and an experimental group (EG; n = 53), participated in the experiment. The training programme (12 hours) was aimed to develop methodological and motivational strategies to promote autonomy, competence and relatedness need satisfaction among the players. The results showed that the participants in the EG decreased competence and relatedness control, while significantly increased (post-intervention) competence and relatedness needs satisfaction. Moreover, values for the EG did not decrease for autonomy, competence frustration and amotivation, while they increased for the sport commitment. Also, intrinsic motivation decreased in both groups (greater decrease in the CG). In conclusion, we can affirm the effectiveness of the training programme to create an environment of “bright side” motivation, and reduce thwarting styles, needs frustration and low self-determination levels.

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Differential Health Effects on Inflammatory, Immunological and Stress Parameters in Professional Soccer Players and Sedentary Individuals after Consuming a Synbiotic. A Triple-Blinded, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13041321 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 1321

Author(s):

Carmen Daniela Quero ◽

Pedro Manonelles ◽

Marta Fernández ◽

Oriol Abellán-Aynés ◽

Daniel López-Plaza ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Metabolic Profile ◽

Immunoglobulin A ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Control Group ◽

Professional Soccer ◽

Sedentary Group ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Athlete Group

The main objective of this research was to carry out an experimental study, triple-blind, on the possible immunophysiological effects of a nutritional supplement (synbiotic, Gasteel Plus®, Heel España S.A.U.), containing a mixture of probiotic strains, such as Bifidobacterium lactis CBP-001010, Lactobacillus rhamnosus CNCM I-4036, and Bifidobacterium longum ES1, as well as the prebiotic fructooligosaccharides, on both professional athletes and sedentary people. The effects on some inflammatory/immune (IL-1β, IL-10, and immunoglobulin A) and stress (epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), and cortisol) biomarkers were evaluated, determined by flow cytometer and ELISA. The effects on metabolic profile and physical activity, as well as on various parameters that could affect physical and mental health, were also evaluated via the use of accelerometry and validated questionnaires. The participants were professional soccer players in the Second Division B of the Spanish League and sedentary students of the same sex and age range. Both study groups were randomly divided into two groups: a control group—administered with placebo, and an experimental group—administered with the synbiotic. Each participant was evaluated at baseline, as well as after the intervention, which lasted one month. Only in the athlete group did the synbiotic intervention clearly improve objective physical activity and sleep quality, as well as perceived general health, stress, and anxiety levels. Furthermore, the synbiotic induced an immunophysiological bioregulatory effect, depending on the basal situation of each experimental group, particularly in the systemic levels of IL-1β (increased significantly only in the sedentary group), CRH (decreased significantly only in the sedentary group), and dopamine (increased significantly only in the athlete group). There were no significant differences between groups in the levels of immunoglobulin A or in the metabolic profile as a result of the intervention. It is concluded that synbiotic nutritional supplements can improve anxiety, stress, and sleep quality, particularly in sportspeople, which appears to be linked to an improved immuno-neuroendocrine response in which IL-1β, CRH, and dopamine are clearly involved.

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Qigong for Muscle Strength and Static Postural Control in Middle-Aged and Older Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Frontiers in Medicine ◽

10.3389/fmed.2021.784320 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Author(s):

María del Carmen Carcelén-Fraile ◽

Agustín Aibar-Almazán ◽

Antonio Martínez-Amat ◽

Vânia Brandão-Loureiro ◽

José Daniel Jiménez-García ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Muscle Strength ◽

Postural Control ◽

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Center Of Pressure ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Control Group ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Eyes Open ◽

Experimental Group

In the present study, we aimed to determine the effects of a Qigong exercise program on the muscle strength and postural control in middle-aged and older postmenopausal women. This is a randomized clinical trial (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03989453) conducted on 125 women who were initially assigned to either an experimental group (n = 63) that performed a Qigong exercise program for 12 weeks or to a control group (n = 62) that did not receive any intervention. Muscle strength (dynamometer) and postural control (stabilometric platform) were evaluated before and immediately after an intervention period. The main findings of this study suggest that the women in the experimental group had improvements in muscle strength, mean velocity of the displacement of the center of pressure (CoP) with both eyes open and closed, and the surface sway area covered by the CoP, as well as the mediolateral and anteroposterior oscillations of the CoP, only with eyes open. The results of the present study determined that a 12 week Qigong exercise program has beneficial effects on muscle strength and postural control of middle-aged and older postmenopausal Spanish women.

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Effects of low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction on muscle size and strength of professional soccer players with muscle imbalance

International Journal of Applied Exercise Physiology ◽

10.22631/ijaep.v6i4.194 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 7-13

Author(s):

Benedito Sergio Denadai ◽

Felipe Oliveira ◽

Sérgio Camarda ◽

Leandro Ribeiro ◽

Camila Coelho Greco

Keyword(s):

Blood Flow ◽

Resistance Training ◽

Training Programme ◽

Blood Flow Restriction ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Muscle Size ◽

Control Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Flow Restriction ◽

Professional Soccer

The purposes of this study were to determine whether low intensity resistance training combined with blood flow restriction (LI-BFR) could affect the concentric hamstrings/quadriceps muscle strength ratio (Hcon:Qcon) of professional soccer players with Hcon:Qcon imbalance (Study 1), and whether hamstrings strength response observed after LI-BFR is associated with muscle hypertrophy (Study 2). In the Study 1, athletes were randomly divided into a training group (n = 6) and a control group (n = 5). In the Study 2, all athletes (n = 11) have performed the training programme. The athletes participated in a 6-week (twice a week) supervised training programme (unilateral knee flexion at 30% 1RM) consisting of 12 training sessions. Peak concentric torque of knee flexors (+8%; P < 0.001) and Hcon:Qcon (+9%; P < 0.01) were significantly increased after LI-BFR. Moreover, the cross sectional area (CSA) of the hamstrings was significantly increased (+10%; P < 0.001) after LI-BFR. Thus, the addition of hamstrings strength training programme using LI-BFR during preseason is able to enhance both Hcon:Qcon and hamstrings CSA of professional soccer players with Hcon:Qcon imbalance.

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Post-match recovery profile of leukocyte cell subsets among professional soccer players

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-92956-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Dorota Kostrzewa-Nowak ◽

Paweł Wityk ◽

Andrzej Ciechanowicz ◽

Robert Nowak

Keyword(s):

B Cell ◽

Nk Cell ◽

Hematological Parameters ◽

Study Groups ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Control Group ◽

Cell Percentage ◽

Professional Soccer ◽

Study Participants ◽

The Impact

AbstractThis study assessed the impact of cumulative match time on the distribution of CD45+ cell subtests in the capillary blood of professional soccer players. Twenty-two males (aged 18–30 years) took part in the 36-week study. Participants playing up to 540 in cumulative match time and less than 30 min in each single match during the observation period formed the control group. White blood cell (WBC) phenotyping and creatine kinase (CK) plasma activity analyses were performed. Also, counts for WBC subsets were determined. No significant differences in the hematological parameters or lymphocyte and NK cell percentages were observed between the control and study groups. Changes in the T cell percentage were significant during weeks 11 and 30 and in Th and Tc cell percentages during weeks 2 and 26. Significant correlations were found between the cumulative match time and Th, NK, and B cell percentages; monocyte counts; and CK activity in the control group. However, for the study group, correlations were found between cumulative match time and Th, Tc, and B cell percentages; CK activity; and the CK ratio. Our study suggests that the distribution of CD45+ cells might be a useful tool for monitoring the immune status of professional soccer players.

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The Impact of a Training Programme Incorporating The Conceptual Framework Of The International Classification of Functioning (ICF) on Knowledge And Attitudes Regarding Interprofessional Practice in Rwandan Health Professionals: A Cluster Randomized Control Trial

10.21203/rs.3.rs-52474/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jean Baptiste Sagahutu ◽

Jeanne Kagwiza ◽

Francois Cilliers ◽

Jennifer Jelsma

Keyword(s):

Health Professionals ◽

Training Programme ◽

Control Group ◽

Trial Registry ◽

Interprofessional Practice ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

District Hospitals ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Impact ◽

Experimental Group

Abstract Background: The first step in improving interprofessional teamwork entails training health professionals (HP) to acknowledge the role and value the contribution of each member of the team.ICF has been developed by WHO to provide a common language to facilitate communication between HPs.Objective: To determine whether ICF training programme would result in improved knowledge and attitudes regarding interprofessional practice within Rwandan district hospitals.Design, setting and participants: A cluster randomised, single blinded, control trial design was used to select four district hospitals. Participants included physicians, social workers, Physiotherapists, nutritionists, clinical psychologists/mental health nurses. Intervention: Health professionals either received one day’s training in interprofessional practice (IPP) based on the ICF framework (experimental group) or a short talk on the topic (control group).Outcome measures: Validated questionnaires were used to explore changes in knowledge and attitudes. Ethical approval was obtained from the relevant authorities.Results: There were 103 participants in the experimental and 100 in the control group. There was no significant difference between Knowledge and Attitude scales at baseline. Post-intervention the experimental group (mean=41.3, SD=9.5) scored significantly higher on the knowledge scale than the control group (mean=17.7, SD=4.7 (t=22.5; p<.001)). The median scores on the Attitude Scale improved in the Experimental group from 77.8 to 91.1%, whereas the median scores of the control remained approximately 80% (Adjusted Z =10.72p<.001).Conclusion: The ICF proved to be a useful framework for structuring the training of all HPs in IPP and the training resulted in a significant improvement in knowledge and attitudes regarding IPP. As suggested by the HPs, more training and refresher courses were needed for sustainability and the training should be extended to other hospitals in Rwanda. It is thus recommended that the framework can be used in interprofessional education and practice in Rwanda and possibly in other similar countries.Name of the registry: Pan African Clinical Trial Registry Trial registration number: PACTR201604001185358 Date of registration: 22/04/2016URL of trial registry record: www.pactr.orgFunding: Republic of Rwanda through Rwanda Education Board

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Impact of an educative program on dialysis patients’ knowledge and mental health: controlled before and after program

Education thérapeutique du patient - Therapeutic patient education ◽

10.1051/tpe/2018015 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 20204

Author(s):

Laetitia Idier ◽

Aurélie Untas ◽

Nicole Rascle ◽

Michèle Koleck ◽

Maider Aguirrezabal ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Vascular Access ◽

Educational Program ◽

Psychological State ◽

Control Group ◽

Dialysis Patients ◽

Emotional Change ◽

The Impact ◽

Experimental Group

Introduction:Psychological impact of Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) for dialysis patients is rarely evaluated since the focus of many studies is on medical variables (i.e., adherence).Objectives:The aims of this study were: 1) to estimate the impact of a TPE program on knowledge, depression and anxiety, 2) to examine change in knowledge as a mediator of the effects of a TPE program on mental health.Method:This study was conducted in three hemodialysis units and comprised two groups: an experimental group with education and a control group with routine care. The program was based of 5 educative sessions. Knowledge, depressive and anxious symptoms were assessed with self-reported outcomes measured before and 3 months after the program.Results:The sample comprised 125 patients. Knowledge about vascular access and nutrition (p < 0.01) and depressive symptoms increased in the experimental group (p < 0.01). Analysis of mediation showed that changes in knowledge about vascular access were a significant mediator of the effects of the program on depressive symptoms (F = 4.90;p = 0.01).Discussion:Knowledge acquired during an educational program could lead to an emotional change. Improving knowledge often leads to an awareness of the risks that can modify the psychological state of patients by reminding them of their vulnerability. This study shows that it is required to be attentive to the way of transmitting knowledge. It’s necessary adapting this transmission to the needs of patients and promoting the acquisition of psychosocial competence too.Conclusion:This study shows that knowledge acquired during an educational program can lead to an emotional change in the short term. A long-term follow-up of the population should be interesting to observe these emotional effects.

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