| The Effects of a Modified FIFA 11+ Program on Balance, Proprioception and Functional Movement in Male Futsal Players |
| Paper ID : 1765-SPORTCONGRESS |
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mohammad hadi Salavati1, Amirhossein Mahdavi2, Sajad Yaghoobi2, Mohammad Fallahmohammadi *3 1دانشجوی ارشد حرکات اصلاحی دانشگاه علوم تحقیقات تهران 2student 3Assistant Professor |
| Abstract |
| Abstract Introduction: Futsal is a high-intensity, multidirectional sport that places considerable mechanical stress on the lower limbs, particularly the ankle and knee joints. The FIFA 11+ warm-up program has been shown to effectively reduce injuries in soccer players by improving neuromuscular control and stability (Soligard et al., 2008). However, limited evidence exists regarding its applicability in futsal. This study aimed to examine the effects of an eight-week modified FIFA 11+ injury-prevention program on balance, proprioception, and functional movement in futsal players. Methods: Thirty male futsal players (21.33 ± 2.24 years) were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 15) and a control group (n = 15). The experimental group performed the modified FIFA 11+ program three times per week for eight weeks, including additional balance-board and proprioceptive exercises (Impellizzeri et al., 2013). The control group followed their routine warm-up. Static and dynamic balance, Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores, and proprioception were measured pre- and post-intervention using standardized tests (Daneshjoo et al., 2012; Holm et al., 2004). Results: Significant improvements were observed in the experimental group for static balance (12.76 ± 3.45 s to 27.13 ± 3.46 s), dynamic balance, FMS scores (15.46 ± 1.80 to 18.93 ± 1.33), and proprioception (p < 0.05). No significant changes were found in the control group Conclusion: The modified FIFA 11+ program enhances neuromuscular efficiency, postural control, and proprioceptive acuity in futsal players. Incorporating this program into regular futsal warm-ups may reduce lower-limb injury risk and improve athletic performance |
| Keywords |
| FIFA 11+ modified warm-up program, static balance, dynamic balance, Proprioception, Futsal |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
