Health Status and Cardiovascular Stress of Veteran Soccer Players
Health Status and Cardiovascular Stress of Veteran Soccer Players
This study shall provide missing descriptive data on health status of veteran players and
 potential preventive effects of soccer at an age of 40 to 60 years. The investigation
 represents a cross-sectional examination of cardiovascular parameters and metabolic stress
 induced by training and competition. Additionally, orthopedic and other medical risks are to
 be revealed, and options should be developed to minimize these risks, e.g. by preventive
 measures included in training or rule modifications.
Facing the demographic trends in Western societies there is an expected increase in interest
 in soccer for males between 40 and 60 years. Positive effects of such an activity on health
 can be suspected based on some studies and analogous conclusions. However, no sufficient
 database is available yet. Moreover, the range of cardiovascular risk factors or pre-existing
 diseases for this specific population is not known.

 This study shall provide missing descriptive data on health status of veteran players and
 potential preventive effects of soccer at an age of 40 to 60 years. The investigation
 represents a cross-sectional examination of cardiovascular parameters and metabolic stress
 induced by training and competition. Additionally, orthopedic and other medical risks are to
 be revealed, and options should be developed to minimize these risks, e.g. by preventive
 measures included in training or rule modifications.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Male veteran soccer players aged 40 years and older, who are member of a club veteran
 team

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Diseases or injuries which are contraindications for physical exercise