Sensorimotor training for injury prevention in collegiate soccer players: An experimental study

Reneker, Jennifer C.; Babl, Ryan M.; Pannell, William C.; Adah, Felix; Flowers, Meredith M.; Curbow-Wilcox, Kimberly; Lirette, Seth T.

doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2019.09.012

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“…The research team did not influence or direct any of these activities. After the soccer teams at MC participated in a research project in the previous year which included the Iron-Neck [ 5 ], the strength and conditioning coaches opted to use this device as their preferred method for neck strengthening in the soccer athletes. The Iron-Neck exercises were completely overseen by the strength and conditioning coaches.…”

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“…In the recent past, rule changes [ 1 ], equipment modification [ 2 ], and behavioral approaches have been implemented to decrease player risk for concussion and musculoskeletal injuries [ 3 , 4 ]. In addition to these approaches, research has demonstrated that sensorimotor training (either at the granular or composite level) may also add a protective factor against sport injuries [ 5 , 6 ]. This is intuitive, given that simultaneous processing of sensory information with coordinated precision of motor responses are required to produce the speed, balance, and agility necessary for success and safety on-field [ 7 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This is intuitive, given that simultaneous processing of sensory information with coordinated precision of motor responses are required to produce the speed, balance, and agility necessary for success and safety on-field [ 7 ]. It has been shown that sensorimotor control exercises can be effectively delivered to groups of athletes [ 5 , 8 ]. Conditioning the sensorimotor control system as a component of sports-team-training presents the potential to enhance a healthy, efficient neuromotor system [ 5 ].…”

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“…It has been shown that sensorimotor control exercises can be effectively delivered to groups of athletes [ 5 , 8 ]. Conditioning the sensorimotor control system as a component of sports-team-training presents the potential to enhance a healthy, efficient neuromotor system [ 5 ].…”

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“…Studies exploring the usefulness of IVR to train healthy athletes as a component of a strength and conditioning training program have not been described. One small study included the use of IVR as a component of a multi-modal training regimen in athletes [ 5 ]. Although the results from this initial study were promising, it is unknown whether a training intervention, delivered primarily in IVR, to healthy collegiate athletes is effective at enhancing sensorimotor/neuromotor control.…”

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Virtual immersive sensorimotor training (VIST) in collegiate soccer athletes: A quasi-experimental study

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A burgeoning area of innovation in sports is the use of extended realities to provide athletes with novel training environments. Evidence has demonstrated that virtual environments can be useful therapeutic tools with demonstrated positive outcomes. The purpose of this pilot investigation was to determine the effects of virtual immersive sensorimotor training intervention by quantifying 1) the training effect measured via change in performance pre-to post-intervention on the virtual reality exercises, 2) the difference in the in clinical measures of functional sensorimotor control, 3) the injury incidence rate, and 4) on-field performance during soccer competitions. Statistical analyses were used to describe differences between an experimental and a control group. Participants were recruited from the men and women's soccer teams at two universities in the United States. Participants at one university were in the experimental group (n = 78) and received virtual immersive sensorimotor training, consisting of nine novel exercises in headset virtual reality, twice each week for six weeks. Participants at the second university were in the control group (n = 52). The virtual exercises were developed with reference to the rehabilitative principles of neuroplasticity to train various neurologic processes, contributing to overall sensorimotor control. This includes vestibular, visual and oculomotor activities, cervical neuromotor control training, movement coordination, and postural/balance exercises. The results indicate significant positive training effects pre-to post-intervention in seven of the nine training exercises (p ≤ 0.005) and improvement in clinical tests of cervical neuromotor control, balance, and inspection time (p ≤ 0.009) in the experimental group compared to the control. One of the virtual training exercises was positively associated with on-field performance (p = 0.022). No differences in injury rate or overall on-field performance metrics between the experimental and control were detected. This research study provides evidence of training and positive transfer from virtual to real-world environments, supporting the use of these novel virtual exercises to improve measures of sensorimotor control in healthy soccer athletes.

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confidence: 99%

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Virtual immersive sensorimotor training (VIST) in collegiate soccer athletes: A quasi-experimental study

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Gaze stabilization function does not predict injury incidence among collegiate athletes

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Maintenance of visual acuity during head movement is essential for optimal performance in sport. While it seems reasonable to suspect that reduced gaze stabilization might impair physical performance on the playing field and contribute to increased incidence of injury, the relationship between gaze stabilization function and athletic injury has not been examined. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of gaze stabilization on the incidence of injury in collegiate athletes. A total of 147 collegiate athletes were assessed using the Neurocom Invision gaze stabilization test (GST) prior to season of play in the horizontal plane. Injury reports for each athlete were recorded during the fall season, and then, comparisons between GST performance for those injured versus not were performed. Fifty‐eight percent of the athletes were injured during the season. There was no difference in average GST scores or asymmetry between athletes who sustained injury during season and those who did not. Lower horizontal gaze stabilization function does not appear to be associated with an increase in injury incidence in collegiate athletes. Baseline gaze stabilization testing is not recommended for identification of athletes at risk but could be utilized to establish baseline function.

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Localized electrocortical activity as a function of single-leg squat phases and its relationship to knee frontal plane stability

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Sensorimotor training for injury prevention in collegiate soccer players: An experimental study

Cited by 19 publications

References 44 publications

Virtual immersive sensorimotor training (VIST) in collegiate soccer athletes: A quasi-experimental study

Virtual immersive sensorimotor training (VIST) in collegiate soccer athletes: A quasi-experimental study

Gaze stabilization function does not predict injury incidence among collegiate athletes

Localized electrocortical activity as a function of single-leg squat phases and its relationship to knee frontal plane stability

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