Cervical Strength, Proprioception and Performance in Adolescent Soccer

The Relationship Between Cervical Muscle Strength, Proprioceptive Sensation and Athletic Performance in Adolescent Soccer Players

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between cervical muscle strength, proprioceptive sense, and sportive performance in adolescent soccer players.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged between 10 and 19 years, who had a regularly renewed football license, had been playing football professionally for at least one year, and were able to complete the assessment protocols

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any orthopedic, neurological, rheumatologic, or cardiovascular disorders, or those who had undergone surgical intervention within the previous year