Strategies for prevention of soccer related injuries: a systematic review

Olsen, Lise; Scanlan, Aaron T.; MacKay, Morag; Babul, Shelina; Reid, D H; Clark, Marianne; Raina, Parminder

doi:10.1136/bjsm.2002.003079

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“…Moreover, increased importance is attributed to continuous pre-screening and warm-up exercise programs based on sports-specific, position-specific drills (35). These drills contain stabilizations (26) as well as proprioceptive and strength trainings (46) to reduce the risk of the occurrence of injuries (52) and to improve physical performance and rehabilitation (10,42). The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) system determines the strength of the muscle system, flexibility, the articular range of movement, stability and mobility function and coordination.…”

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Quality of functional movement patterns and injury examination in elite-level male professional football players

Zalai¹,

Pánics²,

Bobak³

et al. 2015

Acta Physiologica Hungarica

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The purpose of this study is to examine the quality of functional movement patterns among one of Hungary's first league soccer clubs, where the elite male football players (N = 20) utilize the well-established Functional Movement Screen TM (FMS) system; a comprehensive functional program designed to determine and identify the quality of movement and the greatest risk factors for non-contact injuries. Furthermore, an additional purpose of this program is to examine injuries over the course of 6 competitive months. Focusing on the mechanisms of injuries and their causes in the lower extremities during this period is one of the key objectives. Over the course of 6 months we found significant differences between ankle injuries and the FMS Hurdle Step exercise (p < 0.05), and the FMS Deep Squat exercise and knee and hip injuries (p < 0.05). The FMS pre-screening system found lower limb asymmetry present in 40% of the participants. The authors believe that the importance of preventative measures and structural sport specific pre-screening cannot be overemphasized, and that there is a growing need for further transparent research in this field in order to be more effective with regard to programs dedicated to injury prevention and the enhancement players' physical performance.

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Quality of functional movement patterns and injury examination in elite-level male professional football players

Zalai¹,

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Bobak³

et al. 2015

Acta Physiologica Hungarica

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“…[5,6,13] A neuromuscular training programme such as the FIFA 11+ is one football-specific injury-prevention programme proven to be effective in improving physical performance and reducing injury risk among young female players [13,15] However, implementation of this programme appears to be limited by the low level of awareness among players and coaches in the region. The present study reveals that the majority of the players were not aware of the FIFA 11+ programme.…”

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“…[5] Also, consumption of carbohydrate-rich food or drinks prior to participation in matches and training sessions has been documented as necessary, and advocated for IPF. [7] However, there were major deficiencies in the injury-prevention behaviour of players.…”

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Injury prevention in football: Knowledge and behaviour of players and availability of medical care in a Nigerian youth football league

Owoeye¹,

Akinbo²,

Olawale³

et al. 2013

S. Afr. j. sports med.

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Background. Exposure to competitive football is increasing among male youth football players in Nigeria. However, medical support to abate the impact of injuries appears inadequate and there is limited literature to show whether youth football players are knowledgeable about, and practise effective measures for injury prevention in football (IPF). Objective. To assess the knowledge and behaviour of male youth football players regarding IPF and the availability of medical care for players. Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study among all registered first-division players of a male youth football league in Lagos, Nigeria. Using a self-administered questionnaire, we assessed players' knowledge regarding IPF, awareness of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) 11+ injury-prevention programme, injury-prevention behaviour and availability of medical attendants during training and competitive matches. Results. The mean age of the players was 18.5 years (standard deviation (SD) ±1.7; range 12 -19). Their overall mean knowledge score regarding IPF was 4.40 (SD ±1.92) from a total score of 9, with the majority falling into the poor (39.1%) and fair (43.9%) knowledge categories. Most (79.3%) players were not aware of the FIFA 11+ programme. Less than half (40.5%) wore shin guards during training sessions, while 52.5% reported wearing shin guards during matches. Less than two-thirds always warmed up or cooled down at training or matches. About three-quarters (73.1%) and over half (52.1%) reported not having medical attendants working with their teams during matches and training, respectively. Conclusion. There is a clear deficiency in the knowledge and behaviour of injury-prevention measures among Nigerian male youth football players, and adequate medical care is lacking. There is a need for injury-prevention advocacy and implementation of effective interventions to bridge the identified deficiencies in youth football in Nigeria.S Afr J SM 2013;25(3):77-80.

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“…Overall, it can be assumed that around 1.65 million boys and 300 000 girls in Germany currently play football on an organized basis (1). The consequences of football in terms of typical injuries and their prevention have been the subject of numerous studies (2). Both professional and amateur sports players have been reported to have an elevated prevalence of osteoarthritis in later years (3).…”

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