Physical and balance performance following exercise induced muscle damage in male soccer players.
[Purpose] The present study aimed to determine the changes in physical and balance performance following exercise-induced muscle damage using a sport-specific protocol. [Subjects and Methods] Fifteen collegiate soccer players were asked to perform a sport-specific sprint protocol to induce muscle damage. The markers of muscle damage (soreness, range of motion, limb girth, muscle strength, creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase), physical performance (speed, agility and power) and balance (static and dynamic balance) were assessed at baseline and 24, 48 and 72 hours following the sprint protocol. [Results] All variables, including the markers of muscle damage, physical performance and balance showed a significant difference when assessed at the 4 time points. [Conclusion] The study demonstrated that both the physical and balance performance were affected following repeated sprint protocol in soccer players. It is recommended the balance performance of an athlete be continually assessed following exercise-induced muscle damage so as to determine the appropriate return to sport decision thereby, minimizing the risk of further injury.
Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, India.
Muzaffar Ahmad
MA
Khan
Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, India.
Jamal Ali
JA
Moiz
Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, India.
Shahid
S
Raza
Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, India.
Shalini
S
Verma
Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, India.
M Y
MY
Shareef
Rehabilitation Research Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia; Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, India.
Shahnawaz
S
Anwer
Rehabilitation Research Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmad
A
Alghadir
Dynamic balance; Exercise-induced muscle damage; Static balance