Category
Motor Control
Document Type
Paper
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine head control during anticipated and unanticipated sidestepping tasks. Twelve collegiate male soccer players performed seven anticipated and seven unanticipated sidestepping tasks. Head and trunk orientation and coordination were assessed during the preparatory and stance phases of the change of direction stride. The head and trunk were less oriented toward the new travel direction with reduced planning time. During the change of direction stride, participants aligned the head with the new travel direction but the trunk lagged behind to a greater extent during the preparatory phase when planning time was reduced. No differences in head and trunk coordination patterns were reported during the stance phase. These different head and trunk orientation and coordination patterns may impact perceptual awareness and potential for injury.
Recommended Citation
Zeff, Sam R.; Weir, Gillian; Hamill, Joseph; and Van Emmerik, Richard E.A.
(2020)
"TRANSVERSE PLANE HEAD-TRUNK COORDINATION DURING ANTICIPATED AND UNANTICIPATED SIDESTEPPING TASKS,"
ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 38:
Iss.
1, Article 219.
Available at:
https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol38/iss1/219
