Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of regular soccer training on the balance system for young women. Computerized dynamic posturography of female footballers (n = 25) and control group (n = 50) was assessed during three tests: Sensory Organization Test, Motor Control Test, and Adaptation Test. Statistically significant differences between the groups was found in Composite Equilibrium Score with higher values, indicating better postural stability, for footballers. Regular trainees also showed better usefulness of vestibular system while maintaining balance. Weight symmetry of the lower limbs during Motor Control Test also showed statistically significant differences between the groups. This study shows that female footballers have better postural stability than their inactive peers and that regular workouts may improve the balance system.
Highlights
Football is the most popular sport discipline with around 200,000 professional players and 240 million amateur players
This study shows that female footballers have better postural stability than their inactive peers and that regular workouts may improve the balance system
Postural stability in young female footballers was found to be better than their inactive peers
Summary
Football is the most popular sport discipline with around 200,000 professional players and 240 million amateur players. It is responsible for almost 10% of sports injuries requiring medical attention in adolescents [1,2]. This discipline requires players to have unprecedented coordination to cope with rapidly changing external conditions. With regular practice a player acquires precision in movement and more muscle mass. Frequent training helps the player acquire the ability to execute appropriate strategic movements to effectively target his/her opponent’s goal and to prevent serious injuries. There are many different methods to assess training progress, physical activity, and body postural stability, but the most important conditions in which football players should be assessed are dynamic conditions
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