Determining the hip joint isokinetic muscle strength and range of motion of professional soccer players based on their field position.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Soccer players' physical and physiological demands vary based on their field position. Although the hip joint has an important role in soccer, little information is available about the strength and flexibility of the hip joint based on player positions. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the differences in muscle strength and flexibility of the hip joint of professional soccer players based on their field position.

Methods

Ninety-six professional soccer players from Saudi Arabia were divided into four groups (goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and attackers), with 24 participants in each group based on their field position. The Modified Thomas test was used to measure the hip extension range of motion (ROM), and muscle strength was assessed by an Isokinet

SUBMITTER: AlTaweel A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9617545 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature