Lessons Learned from Implementing Injury and Illness Surveillance in Professional Football: Introducing a New Implementation Framework.

ABSTRACT: Injury and illness surveillance (IIS) systems play a crucial role in professional sports by monitoring athlete health, informing preventive strategies, and enhancing performance. Although international bodies, such as the International Olympic Committee, have established comprehensive guidelines, implementing these standards across diverse sports environments and specifically in football (soccer), remains challenging. This paper reflects on the experiences gained from implementing IIS systems in various football settings, including the Qatar Stars League and the Asian Football Confederation. It explores the successes and challenges encountered while adapting surveillance protocols to specific contexts and introduces a framework aimed at standardizing and optimizing IIS implementation. The

SUBMITTER: Tabben M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12513881 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature