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Elastic Band Training Effects on Knee Strength and Performance in Female Football Players

The Influence of Elastic Band Resistance Training on Knee Joint Muscle Strength and Performance-Related Parameters in Female Football Players: a Comparison of Three Development Phases


Sponsor

Henrique Sousa

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jan 29, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effects of an 8-week strength training program with elastic bands on several physical components in female football players at the U15, U19, and Senior levels. The main question it aims to answer is: Will a specific elastic band resistance training help improve some components of physical performance in female football players? Participants will perform a bi-weekly elastic band resistance training program lasting 20 minutes per session over 8 weeks. This program will be incorporated into their in-season regimen, with assessments conducted in the week prior (week 0) and after the intervention (week 9).


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALE

Inclusion Criteria2

  • belong to the U-15, U-19 or Senior level of a women's football (soccer) club;
  • be apart of a football championship (district or national)

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Interventions

OTHEREBT

Elastic Band Resistance Training


Locations(1)

University of Maia

Maia, Porto District, Portugal

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