THREE DIMENSIONAL KINEMATIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MALE AND FEMALE SOCCER PLAYERS

Authors

Danyon Loud, The University of AdelaideFollow
Paul Grimshaw, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, The University of AdelaideFollow
Richard Kelso, The University of AdelaideFollow

Category

Football Codes

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

This research describes a method of biomechanical analysis that allows for kinematic data to be captured in a game-like environment and key biomechanical differences between male and female soccer players to be identified. Male (n=3) players aged between 22 and 24 years and female players (n=3) aged between 19 and 23 years were recorded using a VICON motion capture system operating outdoors at an artificial grass venue. Biomechanical measurements of the lower limb such as inversion/eversion and flexion/extension of the ankle; the flexion/extension, varus/valgus and internal/external rotation of the knee; and the internal/external rotation and abduction/adduction of the hip, were recorded. Initial observations showed an increase in knee valgus and external tibial rotation in female players’ key activities performed during a soccer game.

Recommended Citation

Loud, Danyon; Grimshaw, Paul; and Kelso, Richard (2021) "THREE DIMENSIONAL KINEMATIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MALE AND FEMALE SOCCER PLAYERS," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 39: Iss. 1, Article 26.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol39/iss1/26