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Musculoskeletal problems in soccer players: current concepts.
Umile Giuseppe Longo1, Mattia Loppini, Roberta Cavagnino
1Specialization School in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University "Campus Bio-Medico" of Rome, Rome, Italy ; CIR, University "Campus Bio-Medico" of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Summary
Soccer offers health benefits but carries injury risks. The FIFA 11+ program significantly reduces soccer injuries, particularly in young female players, by addressing risk factors.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
- Injury Prevention
Background:
- Soccer is the world's most popular sport, engaging 200 million players globally.
- While promoting physical well-being and reducing non-communicable diseases, soccer participation carries a significant risk of injuries.
- Elite players face high injury rates: 1.5-7.6 per 1,000 training hours and 12-35 per 1,000 match hours.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the health benefits and injury risks associated with soccer participation.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of injury prevention programs, specifically the FIFA 11+.
- To identify key risk factors influencing soccer-related injuries.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of existing literature on soccer injuries and prevention strategies.
- Review of the development and validation of the FIFA 11 and its modified version, FIFA 11+.
- Examination of risk factors including level of play, exercise load, and training standards.
Main Results:
- The FIFA 11+ program demonstrated effectiveness in reducing injury risk.
- A significant reduction of over 40% in injury risk was observed with the FIFA 11+.
- The program's efficacy is attributed to various exercises and factors targeting intrinsic injury risks.
Conclusions:
- Soccer offers substantial health benefits but necessitates effective injury prevention strategies.
- The FIFA 11+ program is a validated and effective tool for reducing soccer injuries, especially in young female athletes.
- Continued research is crucial to further enhance the health benefits and minimize injury risks in soccer.
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