Comparative Effectiveness of Multi-Component, Exercise-Based Interventions for Preventing Soccer-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Soccer is a high-intensity sport characterized by a considerable incidence of injuries, particularly among professional male players, with injury rates ranging from 5.9 to 9.6 per 1000 player-hours. Lower limb injuries, including those affecting the knee, ankle, hip/groin, and hamstring muscles, are particularly prevalent. Additionally, a history of prior injuries may exacerbate the risk of recurrence. In response to these concerns, various injury prevention programs have been developed and implemented, targeting different genders and age groups. Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis, conducted with the PRISMA guidelines, critically evaluated randomized RCTs across diverse genders and age groups to assess the efficacy of multi-component exercise-based

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11988859 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature