Anterior Pelvic Tilt, Sprint Kinematics
Conditions
Keywords
Hamstring strain, Muscle Injury, Pelvic Tilt, Sprint Kinematics, Sprint Mechanics
Brief summary
The present pilot study aimed to investigate whether a 6-week multicomponent intervention, comprising a structural lumbopelvic and sprint technique program, could reduce anterior pelvic tilt in soccer players who regularly participated in soccer practice.
Detailed description
This pilot study aimed to evaluate the impact of a 6-week multicomponent intervention combining lumbopelvic control exercises and running technique training on pelvis structure and lower limb kinematics in semi-professional soccer players. Seventeen players were randomly assigned to a control group (CG) or an intervention group (IG). Data on static anterior pelvic tilt (APT) and three-dimensional kinematics during high-speed running (HSR) and high-speed soccer running (HSSR) were collected before (PRE) and after (POST) the intervention period.
Interventions
Lumbopelvic training (foam rolling, manual therapy, mobility, posture, and strength training) and sprint technique program.
Sponsors
RX2 Sports and Health
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Masking description
In this study, both participants and researchers are aware of the group assignment. Participants know whether they are receiving the multicomponent intervention or are part of the control group. The researchers who administer the intervention and collect data are also aware of the group assignments.
Intervention model description
Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving the multicomponent intervention or a control group with no intervention, with both groups being monitored concurrently throughout the 6-week period.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* The inclusion criteria for both groups were: (a) being between 18 and 40 years old, and (b) being available for their teams
Exclusion criteria
*
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anterior Pelvic Tilt (APT) Reduction. | Baseline (PRE) and immediately after 6 weeks of intervention (POST). | The primary outcome measure is the reduction in static anterior pelvic tilt (APT) immediately after 6 weeks of the multicomponent intervention. APT is measured using a three-dimensional kinematic analysis during static and high-speed running tasks. The reduction in APT will be assessed before (PRE) and immediately after (POST) the intervention period to determine the effectiveness of the intervention in modifying pelvic alignment. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| biomechanical variables during high-speed running (HSR) and high-speed soccer running (HSSR) tasks | Baseline (PRE) and immediately after 6 weeks of intervention (POST). | This outcome measure assesses changes in specific biomechanical variables, including segment orientations (trunk, pelvis, femur, and tibia) relative to the sagittal plane, and joint angles (hip flexion and knee flexion) during high-speed running (HSR) and high-speed soccer running (HSSR) tasks. The study aims to evaluate the shift towards a more front-side oriented sprint technique model and the associated improvements in sprint performance time. Measurements will be taken using three-dimensional motion capture analysis to quantify the kinematic changes during HSR and HSSR. |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed