%0 Journal Article
%T The effects of exertion on the postural stability in young soccer players
%J Acta ortopédica Brasileira
%D 2013
%A Arliani, Gustavo Goncalves
%A Almeida, Gabriel Peixoto Leão
%A dos Santos, Ciro Veronese
%A Venturini, André Manrique
%A Astur, Diego da Costa
%A Cohen, Moisés
%V 21
%N 3
%P 155-158
%X 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>
%G en
%I Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia
%@ 1413-7852
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1413-78522013000300005