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Reactive Strength Index as a Key Performance Indicator in Different Athlete Populations – A Systematic Review

Reactive Strength Index (RSI) is a neuromuscular assessment used to measure stretch–shortening cycle (SSC) function of the lower limb. Increased RSI scores have been frequently associated with running performance, such as faster sprint times, greater running economy and reduced change of direction t...

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Published in:Science & sports 2024-03, Vol.39 (2), p.129-143
Main Authors: Southey, B., Willshire, M., Connick, M.J., Austin, D., Spits, D., Beckman, E.
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Language:English
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Summary:Reactive Strength Index (RSI) is a neuromuscular assessment used to measure stretch–shortening cycle (SSC) function of the lower limb. Increased RSI scores have been frequently associated with running performance, such as faster sprint times, greater running economy and reduced change of direction times. These locomotor activities are involved in various sports and therefore, RSI is an important indicator of athletic capacity in sport. Whilst RSI has been commonly used in studies to assess SSC performance, no review has been conducted examining the difference in RSI between athletic populations. Thus, the aim of this systematic review was to summarise the literature and determine whether there was any significant difference in RSI between different populations and summarise the underlying factors contributing to these results. The systematic review protocol yielded 865 articles for screening by which 19 were included for final analysis following inclusion/exclusion criteria. Moderate to large differences were predominately found between different athlete populations, and the strength of these relationships varied depending on the populations being compared. The findings indicated that relative strength is an influencing factor that differentiated RSI performance between populations. This should be an area, which practitioners aim to develop if wanting to improve reactive strength. L’indice de force réactive (RSI) est une évaluation neuromusculaire utilisée pour mesurer la fonction du cycle d’étirement–raccourcissement (SSC) dans le membre inférieur. Des scores RSI accrus ont souvent été associés à des performances de course, telles que des temps de sprint plus rapides, une plus grande économie de course et des temps de changement de direction réduits. Ces activités locomotrices sont impliquées dans divers sports et, par conséquent, le RSI est un indicateur important de la capacité athlétique dans le sport. Alors que le RSI a été couramment utilisé dans les études pour évaluer les performances du SSC, aucune revue n’a été menée pour examiner la différence de RSI entre les populations sportives. Ainsi, le but de cette revue systématique était de résumer la littérature et de déterminer s’il y avait une différence significative de RSI entre différentes populations et de résumer les facteurs sous-jacents contribuant à ces résultats. Le protocole de revue systématique a produit 865 articles pour la sélection, dont 19 ont été inclus pour l’analyse finale selon le
ISSN:0765-1597
DOI:10.1016/j.scispo.2023.01.004