A training program to improve neuromuscular and performance indices in female high school soccer players

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 340-351

  Noyes, Frank R ^a   Barber Westin, Sue D ^a   Smith, Stephanie T Tutalo ^a   Campbell, Thomas ^a  

^a Cincinnati Sportsmedicine Research and Education Foundation   (United States)

Author keywords

Lower limb alignment; Sports specific training

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT; ARTICLE; BODY POSTURE; CHILD; CLINICAL TRIAL; EXERCISE; FEMALE; FITNESS; HUMAN; INJURY; LEG; MOTOR PERFORMANCE; MUSCLE STRENGTH; OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; PHYSIOLOGY; RUNNING; SCHOOL; SKELETAL MUSCLE; SOCCER; SPORT INJURY; VIDEORECORDING;

ADOLESCENT; ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT; ATHLETIC INJURIES; CHILD; EXERCISE; FEMALE; HUMANS; LOWER EXTREMITY; MOTOR SKILLS; MUSCLE STRENGTH; MUSCLE, SKELETAL; OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; PHYSICAL FITNESS; POSTURE; RUNNING; SCHOOLS; SOCCER; VIDEO RECORDING;

EID: 84874050023     PISSN: 10648011     EISSN: 15334295     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31825423d9     Document Type: Article

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