The optimal training intervention for improving the change of direction performance of adolescent team-sport athletes: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to the influence of growth, adolescent team-sport athletes have the need to improve their change of direction (COD) performance and reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries during COD. However, the optimal intervention for improving COD performance has not yet been determined.

Objective

To quantitatively assess the effects of diverse training interventions on COD performance.

Methods

A systematic search of five databases was conducted, adhering to the PRISMA guidelines. Randomized controlled trials that examined 10 distinct training interventions for COD performance in adolescent team-sport athletes were emphasized. Effect sizes were represented as standardized mean differences (SMD) with 95% credible intervals (CI). The Cochrane stu

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11849509 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature