Detraining of specific neuromuscular qualities in elite footballers during COVID-19 quarantine
Daniel D. Cohen, Alfredo Restrepo, Chris Richter, John R. Harry, Martino V. Franchi, Carlos S. Restrepo, Rodrigo Poletto, Matt Taberner
Abstract
= 0.01-0.04) changes in eccentric 'yielding' and landing 'loading' phase variables. These changes suggest a compromised initiation of countermovement deceleration, impact attenuation and altered coordination/motor control strategies or muscle-tendon properties. This analysis may have revealed kinetic markers specifically stimulated by football-specific training/competition, relevant to post-quarantine monitoring. Lower landing forces may reduce overuse injury risk, while yielding phase alterations suggest a negative effect on reactive performance, therefore the overall effect on vulnerability to injury is unclear.