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The Effect of Traditional and Stabilization-Oriented Exercises on Deep Stabilization System Function in Elite Futsal
Radim Jebavy1, Jiří Baláš2, Helena Vomackova3
1Department of Track and Field, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, 16252 Prague, Czech Republic.
Background:
This study aimed to compare the effect of traditional and stability-oriented strength exercises on trunk stability and deep stabilization system (DSS) activation in elite futsal players.
Methods:
Twenty elite futsal players (21-34 years, 180 ± 13 cm, 79 ± 15 kg) were randomly divided into a group that performed stability-oriented exercises and a group that performed traditional strength exercises. Both interventions lasted for 10 weeks and included 25 strength training sessions.
Main Outcome Measures:
The DSS pretest and posttest included the diaphragm test, trunk flexion test, back extension test, hip flexion test, intraabdominal pressure test, and a side plank test on a 1-5 point scale.
Results:
Both groups had similar initial test results, where the stability-oriented exercise group had significantly improved intraabdominal pressure test (p = 0.004, by lower quartile rate), trunk flexion (p = 0.036, by 0.5 grade in median), and side plank (p = 0.002, by 1 grade in median) in posttest results. Traditional exercise did not change the results of any of the included DSS function tests.
Conclusions:
Stabilization-oriented exercises effectively activate the functions of the DSS and should be prioritized over traditional strength exercises in injury prevention training programs. The use of stabilization-oriented exercises might prevent injury and overloading in elite futsal players.
