@article{ref1,
title="Analysis of postural stability in collegiate soccer players before and after an acute bout of heading multiple soccer balls",
journal="Sports biomechanics",
year="2004",
author="Mangus, Brent C. and Wallmann, Harvey W. and Ledford, Matthew",
volume="3",
number="2",
pages="209-220",
abstract="The aim of our study was to determine if any immediate changes in balance were discernable in college soccer players after a specially designed heading session. Eight male and two female skilled collegiate soccer players had a baseline balance pre-test using the Balance Master, followed by heading 20 balls kicked consecutively by a teammate from the touchline to a point near the goal, which was followed by a post-test using the same testing technique. Paired t-tests were used to compare balance ability between pre- and post-test conditions. There was no difference in balance pre- to post-test (85.3% and 86.2% respectively). No significant difference was noted from pre- to post-test in the mean equilibrium scores for conditions three through six on the Sensory Organization Test, with the exception of condition four, which revealed a significant increase from pre- to post-test. We concluded that an acute session of heading soccer balls may not result in balance changes in collegiate soccer players.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1476-3141",
doi="10.1080/14763140408522841",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763140408522841"
}