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  • Sports Medicine
  • Pediatric Sports Injury
  • Adolescent Health

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  • Overuse injuries are a significant concern in adolescent soccer, impacting development and performance.
  • Repetitive sport demands place young athletes at risk for long-term physical implications.
  • This synthesis evaluates the epidemiology, risk factors, and management of overuse injuries in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize current literature on overuse injuries in adolescent soccer players.
  • To identify key epidemiological trends and risk factors.
  • To evaluate existing management and prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was performed on PubMed and Embase.
  • 27 relevant studies focusing on soccer players aged 10-18 were included.
  • Data were narratively synthesized due to heterogeneity in study designs.

Main Results:

  • Peak height velocity (PHV) is a critical high-risk period for overuse injuries.
  • Risk factors include leg asymmetry, trunk weakness, early specialization, and high organized play ratios.
  • Hamstring and groin injuries were most common; plyometric training and load monitoring showed preventive potential.

Conclusions:

  • PHV is a consistent risk factor, alongside modifiable factors like training load and specialization.
  • Neuromuscular training and structured monitoring are promising preventive measures.
  • Standardized, evidence-based protocols are lacking; future research should focus on optimization and validation.