The Effect of Strength Training on the Hip Adduction Strength Measured With Hand-held Dynamometry
The Effect of Strength Training on the Hip Adduction Strength Measured With Hand-held Dynamometry
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of strength training with elastic
 bands on hip strength in soccer players, the effect measured with hand-held dynamometry. The
 primary outcomes are isometric and eccentric hip adduction strength. The hypothesis is that
 strength training with elastic bands will result in a clinical relevant increase in hip
 adduction strength.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Sub-elite danish soccer players

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Injury in the lower back or legs with a duration of more than 6 weeks within the last
 year before the study was initiated.

 -  Systematic strength training of the hip adductors more than once a week within the
 last 6 months before the study was initiated.

 -  Groin pain during soccer play with a duration of more than 1 week and witch resulted
 in loss of soccer training/game within the last 3 months before the study was
 initiated.

 -  Groin injuries within the last month before the study was initiated.