INFLUENCE OF A SEASON OF ATHLETIC TRAINING ON LEG AND JOINT STIFFNESS IN HIGH LEVEL NETBALLERS

Authors

  • Emma Millett
  • Mark Moresi
  • Mark Watsford
  • Paul Taylor
  • David Greene

Keywords:

leg stiffness, athletes, netball, training

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to ascertain the impact of a season of training on lower limb stiffness, joint stiffness and the contributing mechanisms during basic jumping and sports specific tasks. Eleven high level female netballers completed a maximal countermovement jump (basic), 50 m sprint and change of direction cutting task (sports specific) prior to and following a competition/training season. Student paired t-tests or their non-parametric equivalent identified no pre-post season stiffness changes, however stiffness mechanism changes during sports specific tasks did occur.

Downloads

Published

2014-10-06

Issue

32 International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports (2014)

Section

Coaching and Sports Activities

License

Authors can retain copyright, while granting the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) the right of first publication.