The Copenhagen Adduction Exercise Effect on Sport Performance and Injury Prevention: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: The popularity of the Copenhagen Adduction Exercise (CAE) has risen in recent years. This review aims to evaluate the available evidence on the isolated use of the CAE for both performance enhancement and injury prevention. This systematic review included prospective interventional studies investigating the effect of the CAE on strength and conditioning and injury prevention outcomes. 15 studies were included, comprising randomized controlled trials (n = 4), cluster-randomized controlled trials (n = 6), and pre-post trials (n = 5). These studies assessed adduction and abduction strength, jump and sprint performance, core endurance, dynamic balance, adductor longus muscle thickness, and the seasonal prevalence of groin injuries. Meta-analyses of within-group changes and between-group compar

SUBMITTER: Quintana-Cepedal M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12363431 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature