Match Acceleration and Deceleration Patterns in Female Collegiate Soccer Players

The Effect of a Soccer Tournament on Baseline Psycho-Hormonal States of Collegiate Female Players

Background. Anxiety plays a major role when it comes to sports performance, not only mentally, but physically as well. Objectives. The study aimed to examine the effect of a soccer tournament on baseline anxiety [Spielberger State-trait anxiety inventory questionnaire (STAI), mood [Incredible Short POMS questionnaire (ISP)] and cortisol (saliva sampling) states. Methods. Eight sportswomen’s (...

Tracking Changes in Maximal Oxygen Consumption with the Heart Rate Index in Female Collegiate Soccer Players

The purpose of this study was to determine if the HRindex Method (VO2max = [6 x HRindex - 5] x 3.5, where HRindex = HRmax/HRrest) was accurate for tracking changes in VO2max following 8-weeks of endurance training among collegiate female soccer players. Predicted VO2max via the HRindex Method and observed VO2max from a maximal exercise test on a treadmill were determined for a group of female s...

A randomized controlled trial to prevent noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injury in female collegiate soccer players.

BACKGROUND Neuromuscular and proprioceptive training programs can decrease noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injuries; however, they may be difficult to implement within an entire team or the community at large. HYPOTHESIS A simple on-field alternative warm-up program can reduce noncontact ACL injuries. STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trial (clustered); Level of evidence, 1. METHOD...

Hip Adduction: Abduction Ratio Differences Between Collegiate Male and Female Soccer Players

Fluid balance and body composition analysis in female soccer players effect of the match

Background Dehydration refers to an imbalance in fluid dynamics when fluid intake doesn’t replenish water losses. Limiting dehydration during training and competition is a major concern for soccer players. A moderate exercise workout generally produces a 0.5to1.5 litre sweat loss over a 1 hour period, depending on training status and individual features. Changes in body weight (before/after mat...