A Review of Field-based Assessments of Neuromuscular Control and their Utility in Male Youth Soccer Players

Read, Paul J, Oliver, Jon L, De Ste Croix, Mark B ORCID: 0000-0001-9911-4355, Myer, Gregory D and Lloyd, Rhodri S (2019) A Review of Field-based Assessments of Neuromuscular Control and their Utility in Male Youth Soccer Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33 (1). pp. 283-299. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000002069

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Abstract

Lower extremity injuries in male youth soccer are common and equate to a substantial time-loss from training and competitions during the course of a season. Extended periods of absence will impact player involvement in skill and physical development activities, as well as participation in competitive match play. Neuromuscular risk factors for lower extremity injury in male youth soccer players can be categorized into quadriceps dominance; leg dominance; ligament dominance; trunk dominance and reduced dynamic stability. Valid screening methods to identify risk factors that are practically viable are needed for youth athletes who may be at a greater risk of injury in soccer. While field-based tests of neuromuscular control provide a reliable option for the assessment of injury risk in adults and females, less data are available in male youth soccer players and further research is required to examine their ability to predict injury risk. This article provides a review of the current literature pertaining to fieldbased screening tests and critically appraises their suitability for use with male youth soccer players. Currently the only method that has been validated in male youth soccer players is the landing error scoring system. Asymmetrical anterior reach measured during the Y-Balance test may also be considered due to its strong predictive ability in male youth basketball players; however, further research is required to fully support its use with soccer players.

Item Type:	Article
Article Type:	Article
Additional Information:	© National Strength and Conditioning Association This is a non-final version of an article published in final form in Read, Paul J, Oliver, Jon L, De Ste Croix, Mark B , Myer, Gregory D and Lloyd, Rhodri S (2019) A Review of Field-based Assessments of Neuromuscular Control and their Utility in Male Youth Soccer Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33 (1). pp. 283-299.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Screening; Injury risk; Applied; Adolescent
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV557 Sports > GV861 Ball games: Baseball, football, golf, etc. R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC1200 Sports Medicine
Divisions:	Schools and Research Institutes > School of Education and Science
Research Priority Areas:	Health, Life Sciences, Sport and Wellbeing
Depositing User:	Susan Turner
Date Deposited:	26 Jun 2017 16:32
Last Modified:	31 Aug 2023 09:08
URI:	https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/4728

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