Hip adduction and abduction strength profiles in elite and sub-elite female soccer players according to players level and leg limb-dominance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the hip adduction and abduction strength in female soccer players is crucial for performance enhancement and injury prevention. This study compares the strength profiles in these muscle groups between elite and sub-elite female soccer players and assesses the impact of leg limb-dominance.

Methods

A descriptive-comparative study was employed. Eighty-two female soccer players were evaluated. Isometric hip-adduction and abduction strength were measured using a handheld dynamometer.

Results

Female elite and sub-elite soccer players displayed a mean and standard deviation (SD) on isometric hip-adductor strength for dominant (3.19 Nm/kg ± 0.69 vs. 2.40 Nm/kg ± 0.67) and non-dominant leg (3.32 Nm/kg ± 0.76 versus 2.42 Nm/kg ± 0.70), respectively. For

SUBMITTER: Jaenada-Carrilero E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10882891 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature