Are muscle forces relevant in the age related rise of injuries in adolescent soccer players?

Thomas Dupré, Kristian Rodenkam Langer Mortensen, Filip Gertz Lysdal, Johannes Funken, Ralf Müller, Jan Mayer, Hartmut Krahl, Wolfgang Potthast

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was the comparison of the kinematics and kinetics in soccer in- side passes between three age groups (U12, U16, U23). Using 3D movement analysis and inverse dynamics, hip joint kinematics and adductor muscle forces were calculated. SPM analysis showed significant differences in adduction angle and velocity and in mus- cle forces of adductor longus and gracilis. Comparison of the muscle forces shows a rap- id increase in muscle forces from the youngest children to the adolescents while the dif- ference between the adolescents and adults is only minor. It seems reasonable, that the fast development of muscle forces in adolescents compared to the slower development of the tendons is a factor in the sudden rise in injury incidence at the beginning of puberty. Therefore, adolescent players should be trained with caution to avoid early injuries.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings 35th Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports : 35th Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
EditorsWolfgang Potthast, Anja Niehoff, Sina David
Number of pages4
PublisherInternational Society of Biomechanics in Sports
Publication date06.2017
Pages121-124
Publication statusPublished - 06.2017
Event35th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports - Köln, Germany
Duration: 14.06.201718.06.2017
Conference number: 35

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