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NCT Number: NCT06551532

"Ecological Program Changes Pelvic Kinematics in Soccer Players: Pilot Study on Hamstring Injury Implications"

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Anterior Pelvic Tilt Sprint Kinematics

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

RX2 Sports and Health

Madrid, 28223, Spain

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

  • Exclusion criteria for both groups included (a) not having suffered any musculoskeletal injuries in the previous 3 months and (b) not being involved in any additional strength program outside of their regular team training.

Treatment and study plan

Multicomponent program

Other

Lumbopelvic training (foam rolling, manual therapy, mobility, posture, and strength training) and sprint technique program.

Primary outcomes

  1. Anterior Pelvic Tilt (APT) Reduction.

    Time frame: 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 outcomes

  1. biomechanical variables during high-speed running (HSR) and high-speed soccer running (HSSR) tasks

    Time frame: 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."

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

RX2 Sports and Health

Other

Registry information

Official study title

An In-season Ecological Program Performed by Soccer Players Changes Pelvic Kinematics During Static, Linear Sprinting and Sport-specific Tasks: a Pilot Study on the Implication for Hamstring Injuries.

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2024
First posted
Aug 13, 2024
Registry last updated
Aug 13, 2024

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