Academic Institution: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Thessaloniki, Greece
Practical Affiliation (current & previous): Panionios FC, Panathinaikos FC, Asteras Tripolis FC, Shenzhen Ruby (China), Aris FC
Languages Spoken: Spanish, English, Greek
Content Feature: Demands of the game
Area: Demands of the game
Isokinetic dynamometry is commonly used to evaluate muscle strength and imbalances between the knee flexors and extensors in soccer players.
Stretching is used to increase the range of motion around the joint, prevent injury, and also is recommended to improve athletic performance.
Soccer match play and training, requires a high aerobic capacity due to the 90min duration minimum of the game.
Soccer is characterized as an intense intermittent team sport. Heart rate (HR) is used to monitor the players’ training response, as well as to quantify microcycle and mesocycle training intensity during preseason and in-season periods