Assessing isometric kicking force and post-match responses using the Kicker test
Journal article
Thomas, Rees J., Timmins, Ryan G., Tofari, Paul J., Williams, Morgan D. and Opar, David A.. (2022). Assessing isometric kicking force and post-match responses using the Kicker test. Journal of Sports Sciences. 40(11), pp. 1275-1281. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2022.2065772
Authors | Thomas, Rees J., Timmins, Ryan G., Tofari, Paul J., Williams, Morgan D. and Opar, David A. |
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Abstract | This study examined the inter-session reliability of force output from a novel isometric strength assessment protocol (the Kicker); and its suitability to monitor soccer player’s combined hip flexion and knee extension force capacity over 72-h post-competitive matches. Reliability (Part-A) testing was completed over three sessions on 20 individuals participating in various sports at a recreational level or higher. Post-match strength response (Part-B) data were collected for 72-h after a game (24-h (+24), 48-h (+48) and 72-h (+72) post-match) in 17 male academy soccer players. After familiarisation, Kicker force for each limb showed high inter-session reliability (ICC >0.95; typical error <14 N, CV <6%); minimum detectable change at a 95% confidence interval <40 N). Across the 72-h post-match period, Kicker force for each limb was suppressed compared to baseline (force loss range = −5.8% to −12.5%; effect sizes range = −0.26 to −0.43) at all time points. The Kicker assessment protocol measures combined isometric hip flexor and knee extensor force capacity with high inter-session reliability. The proof of concept that the protocol can be used as a monitoring tool was evidenced by sustained suppression of baseline force capacity in both kicking limbs for 72-h post soccer matches. |
Keywords | muscle strength; measurement; muscle injury; quadricep |
Year | 2022 |
Journal | Journal of Sports Sciences |
Journal citation | 40 (11), pp. 1275-1281 |
Publisher | Routledge |
ISSN | 0264-0414 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2022.2065772 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85132663459 |
Open access | Published as green open access |
Page range | 1275-1281 |
Author's accepted manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 02 May 2022 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 08 Apr 2022 |
Deposited | 10 Jan 2023 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8y96z/assessing-isometric-kicking-force-and-post-match-responses-using-the-kicker-test
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