![]() ![]() Therefore the programme may play an important role in preventing lower limb injuries. The FIFA 11+ programme increased general lower limb strength as measured by countermovement and squat jumps, increased peak torque of concentric and eccentric hamstring strength, leading to improvement of neuromuscular control and the correct alignment of the hip, knee and ankle joints in joints during dynamic activities in young athletes. The exercises are recommended to be performed at least three times per week. The three components involve: 1) slow running and dynamic stretching, 2) six sets of exercises targeting the trunk and legs with three progression levels and 3) running drills with increased speed with different complexity of movements. The programme is composed of 15 evidence-based exercises targeting strength, balance and coordination performed in sequence during warm up. ![]() The FIFA 11+ injury prevention programme was developed by the group of experts commissioned by FIFA to reduce perceived intrinsic risk factors for injuries in soccer. Encouraged by these studies, the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) developed a multi-component soccer specific injury prevention intervention programme. ĭue to the complexity of the game and the multi-component aetiology of injuries, multimodal interventions have been recommended programmes incorporating core strength, balance, coordination and plyometrics have been reported to reduce overall injuries. Reliable evidence is available supporting the impact of Nordic eccentric hamstring exercises to prevent hamstring injuries, nevertheless strengthening exercises were not found to be effective in preventing other soccer injuries. Similarly video-based awareness interventions did not have any effect in the reduction of the number of soccer injuries. In contrast, stretching and flexibility exercises did not reduce the risk of muscle and tendon injuries. There is also good evidence supporting balance and proprioceptive exercises for preventing recurrent ankle sprains and ACL injuries. An orthosis have been reported to be supportive after previous ankle injuries but no effect was found for initial injuries. Studies have examined the effects of several interventions in preventing injuries in soccer using one or more strategies. There is therefore a constant need for injury prevention studies to identify the effectiveness of prevention programs on actual incidence of injury using prospective methods. ![]() Loss of key players due to injuries may also have an impact on the performance and success of teams. ![]() Sprains, strains and contusions are the most prominent types of injuries resulting in extended periods of absence from training and match participation and lead to medical and rehabilitation expenses. Injuries generally occur more frequently during matches than during training and most commonly in the lower extremities. Effective injury prevention is therefore an important goal for professional teams. For individual soccer players, the loss of income due to injury may have severe consequences as alternative employment possibilities may be decreased, particularly in low-income countries. The incidence of injury in soccer players is high at all levels and ranges from 1.2 to 18. ![]()
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