@article{ref1,
title="The effects of exertion on the postural stability in young soccer players",
journal="Acta ortopédica Brasileira",
year="2013",
author="Arliani, Gustavo Goncalves and Almeida, Gabriel Peixoto Leão and dos Santos, Ciro Veronese and Venturini, André Manrique and Astur, Diego da Costa and Cohen, Moisés",
volume="21",
number="3",
pages="155-158",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: : Analyze the effects of physical exertion during a soccer match on the functional capacity and stability of the lower limbs of young soccer players. <br><br>METHODS: : We analyzed 10 soccer players who underwent functional capacity assessment of the lower limbs by a Hop Test protocol and evaluation of the level of postural stability in the Biodex Stability System (Biodex, Inc., Shirley, NY) before and immediately after a friendly game lasting 45 minutes. <br><br>RESULTS: : After the match, there was a decrease in overall stability index (F(1,23) = 7.29 P =.024) and anterior posterior index (APSI) (F(1,23) = 5.53 P =.043). Fatigue in the dominant limb was responsible for the significant deficit in OSI (F(1,23) = 3.16, P =.047) and APSI (F(1,23) = 3:49, P =.029), while the non-dominant limb did not cause any change in the pre and post-game. <br><br>CONCLUSION: : A football match can cause decreased stability and functional capacity of the lower limbs in young players. Level of Evidence III, Pre-test and Post-test Study (Case-control).<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1413-7852",
doi="10.1590/S1413-78522013000300005",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1413-78522013000300005"
}