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Individual changes in neuromuscular performance in the Spanish women’s national football team throughout the 2023 World Cup
The article "Neuromuscular Performance During the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup" examines how physical performance evolved throughout the tournament for the Spanish women's national football team. The study tracked 20 elite players, assessing their strength and power using countermovement jumps (CMJ) and estimated one-repetition maximums (1RM) for back squats (BS) and hip thrusts (HT).
Effectiveness of an Exercise Protocol for Dynamic Balance in Amateur Female Soccer Players: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The article "Effectiveness of an Exercise Protocol for Dynamic Balance in Amateur Female Soccer Players: A Randomized Clinical Trial" examines how a structured balance training program impacts the stability and injury prevention of young female soccer players. Over six weeks, 24 amateur players were divided into an experimental group, which followed a dynamic balance exercise program, and a control group, which continued regular training.
Testing the validity of 360-video for analysing visual exploratory activity in soccer
The article "Testing the Validity of 360-Video for Analyzing Visual Exploratory Activity in Soccer" examines the effectiveness of 360-degree video technology in assessing how players scan their surroundings before making decisions on the field.
Effect of Q angle on some performance parameters in adolescent female football players
The article "Effect of Q Angle on Some Performance Parameters in Adolescent Female Football Players" examines how the Q angle (the angle formed by the quadriceps and patellar tendon) influences lower limb performance in young female footballers. The study finds that a larger Q angle negatively affects vertical jump performance, as it alters knee biomechanics and reduces mechanical efficiency.
Incidence and burden of 671 injuries in professional women footballers: time to focus on context-specific injury risk reduction strategies
The article "Incidence and Burden of 671 Injuries in Professional Women Footballers: Time to Focus on Context-Specific Injury Risk Reduction Strategies" examines injury patterns in a professional women’s football team over two seasons.
Therapeutic Exercise Protocol for the Prevention of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Soccer Players with Dynamic Knee Valgus (RCT)
The article "Therapeutic Exercise Protocol for the Prevention of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Soccer Players with Dynamic Knee Valgus (RCT)" presents a study protocol aimed at reducing ACL injuries in female soccer players. Given that women are at a significantly higher risk for ACL injuries due to biomechanical and neuromuscular factors, the study introduces a 12-week intervention program focusing on players with dynamic knee valgus (DKV), a key risk factor.
Linear and Multidirectional Speed Testing (On-Field and Off-Field) Protocols in Senior and Elite Female Football
The article "Linear and Multidirectional Speed Testing (On-Field and Off-Field) Protocols in Senior and Elite Female Football" provides a comprehensive review of current methods used to evaluate speed and agility in female soccer players. It highlights the distinct physiological and biomechanical demands of women's soccer, emphasizing the importance of tailored speed testing for both linear and multidirectional movements.
Anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female football. What is the current reality?
The article "Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Football: What is the Current Reality?" examines the alarming increase in ACL injuries among female soccer players, particularly in youth athletes.
Extending the Dixon and Coles model: an application to women’s football data
The article "Extending the Dixon and Coles Model: An Application to Women’s Football Data" by Michels, Ötting, and Karlis explores statistical methods to model goal distributions in women’s football. It addresses limitations in the widely used Dixon and Coles model, which was developed for men’s football and struggles to account for key differences in women’s matches, such as overrepresentation of scores like 2-0 and 3-0.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Choose! A Randomized Cross-Over Study Comparing Fixed and Self-Selected Rest Periods in Interval Running Among Professional Female Soccer Players
The article investigates the effects of self-selected (SS) versus fixed rest periods during high-intensity interval training (HIIT). The study compared performance, physiological responses (e.g., heart rate), and psychological outcomes (e.g., perceived autonomy and enjoyment).
Effects of Environmental Conditions, Core Temperature, and Hydration Status on Women’s Soccer Performance
The article "Effects of Environmental Conditions, Core Temperature, and Hydration Status on Women’s Soccer Performance" examines the impact of heat, hydration, and core body temperature on NCAA Division III women’s soccer players during preseason training. Using wearable technology and environmental measurements, the study tracked factors such as training load, heart rate, hydration, and changes in body mass.
Applied performance analysis practices in women's football
The article "Applied Performance Analysis Practices in Women’s Football" by Harkness-Armstrong et al. explores the use of performance analysis (PA) in women’s football across various competitive levels.
A data-driven analysis of the technical and tactical evolution of elite women's football
The article "A Data-Driven Analysis of the Technical and Tactical Evolution of Elite Women's Football" by Lotte Bransen and Jesse Davis explores changes in women’s football from 2013 to 2022 by analyzing over 3,500 matches from top leagues and the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Match workload and international travel associated with(ACL) injuries in professional women's football
The article "Match Workload and International Travel Associated with ACL Injuries in Professional Women's Football" examines the relationship between match congestion, travel demands, and injury risk among elite female soccer players.
Top-class women’s soccer performance: peak demands and distribution of the match activities relative to maximal intensities during official matches
The article "Top-Class Women’s Soccer Performance: Peak Demands and Distribution of Match Activities Relative to Maximal Intensities During Official Matches" investigates the physical demands placed on elite female soccer players during competitive matches.
Elite women's soccer match demand can be described using complexity-based analyses and multifractals
The article "Elite Women's Soccer Match Demand Can Be Described Using Complexity-Based Analyses and Multifractals" investigates the variability and dynamics of elite female soccer players’ movements during official matches.
Physical Demands of Women's Soccer Matches: A Perspective Across the Developmental Spectrum
The aim of this perspective paper is to describe the physical demands experienced during women's soccer matches across the developmental spectrum.
Anthropometric and Body Composition Changes during Pre-Season of Spanish Professional Female Soccer Players According to Playing Position
This study aimed to fill that gap by examining position-specific differences in anthropometric and body composition characteristics among Spanish professional female soccer players at the beginning and end of pre-season
Most common movements preceding goal scoring situations in female professional soccer
This study aimed to assess movements occurring during goal scoring situations in a female professional league.
Perturbations in elite female soccer matches: a conceptual and practical method to analyse variability and regularity between field zones and the spatial development of phase transitions
In this study, perturbations in elite women’s soccer matches (UEFA Women’s Champions League 2021–2022) were examined. Their variability and regularity were determined considering field zones positioning.