Article

The body is a kinetic chain and all the systems and muscle groups
play important roles in this chain. Core stability, strength and balance are
important components of performance within many sports, and in particular soccer.
However, the relationship between these components is not fully understood.
Objectives: To investigate the relationship between core stability, balance and
strength in amputee soccer players. Study Design:
Clinical pilot trial. Methods:
Eleven amputee soccer players (mean age = 24.63 +/- 6.48 years) participated in
our study. A Kinesthetic Ability Trainer device was used to assess balance. Trunk
strength was evaluated by isokinetic dynamometer. Gillet test was used to
evaluate the sacroiliac joint movement. Modified plank test was used to
determined dynamic core stability. Disability was evaluated using the Oswestry
Disability Index. Results: The results showed that there was a correlation
between flexor isokinetic trunk muscle strength at the velocity of 60 degrees
/sec and modified plank test (r = 0.630, p = 0.038). There was a negative
correlation between flexor isokinetic trunk muscle strength at the velocity of
180 degrees /sec and Oswestry Disability Index score (r = -0.649, p = 0.031).
Conclusions: Amputee soccer is a sport which is generally performed with one limb
balance with crutches. It is therefore perceived that a relationship between
balance and sacroiliac mobility, and should be considered for evaluation process
and performance analysis in amputee soccer. However, in future studies, we
recommend that such evaluations on amputee soccer players should be carried out
with increased numbers. Clinical relevance Many aspects should be considered in
the evaluation of amputee soccer players. Core stability, balance and strength
should not be ignored when designing a training program for an amputee soccer team.

Langue : ANGLAIS