Altered somatosensory function in acute and subacute neck and back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract

Jump (DJ), a 20meter sprint (20mSP) with 10 meter split time (10mSP), tapping four times for three seconds (TA). Results: Within group analyses the intervention group showed significant improvements in the SH (5.2%), TH (3,1%), CMJ (2.9%) and TA (6.8%), but not in the SLA, DJ, 10mSP and 20mSP. The control group showed significant improvements in the SH (4.4%), DJ (5.3%) and TA (4.6%), but not in the SLJ, TH, CMJ, 10mSP and 20mSP. Between group analyses revealed a tendency to improvements for the intervention group for the CMJ (2.93%, p= 0.096) and the 10mSP (1.56%, p= 0.084) without being significantly different after the 6-week training. The other outcome values were not significantly different. Conclusion(s): Based on the results of this pilot study it can be concluded that both sensorimotor training and (additional) endurance training might have a positive effect on running speed and jump capacity among semi-professional youth footballers. It cannot be excluded that motor learning effects influenced the results. A trend was observed that sensorimotor training has a more positive effect on motor performances. Although these differences between the two groups were small, for semi-professional football players already small differences could be of relevance. Implications: Based on the results of this study sensorimotor training would be a good training option for young football players. Further studies should include training programs with a longer duration.