ABSTRACT
The neuromuscular variables most used for the quantification of load in team sports are discussed. First of all, the external load is defined, and its division into the kinematical and neuromuscular load is explained. The neuromuscular load is defined as the force executed by the athlete, as a result of the interaction with gravity and the teammates/opponents registered by triaxial accelerometers. Subsequently, the different neuromuscular variables are described, being the most used PlayerLoad by Catapult Sports, as well as impacts with different detection thresholds. Also, the practical applications of neuromuscular variables are presented, among which are the detection of events or peak demands, the accumulated workload, the monitoring in different body locations, as well as the relationship of neuromuscular load with sports injuries. Finally, the concluding remarks and lessons learned are described.
