Effectiveness of an Injury Prevention Programme for Adult Male Amateur Soccer Players: a Cluster-randomised Controlled Trial

Overview

Journal Br J Sports Med

Publisher BMJ Publishing Group

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2012 Aug 11

PMID 22878257

Citations 38

Authors

Anna M C van Beijsterveldt

Ingrid G L van de Port

Mark R Krist

Sandor L Schmikli

Janine H Stubbe

Janet E Frederiks

Frank J G Backx

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Abstract

Background: The incidence rate of soccer injuries is among the highest in sports, particularly for adult male soccer players.

Purpose: To investigate the effect of the 'The11' injury prevention programme on injury incidence and injury severity in adult male amateur soccer players.

Study Design: Cluster-randomised controlled trial.

Methods: Teams from two high-level amateur soccer competitions were randomly assigned to an intervention (n=11 teams, 223 players) or control group (n=12 teams, 233 players). The intervention group was instructed to perform The11 in each practice session during one soccer season. The11 focuses on core stability, eccentric training of thigh muscles, proprioceptive training, dynamic stabilisation and plyometrics with straight leg alignment. All participants of the control group continued their practice sessions as usual.

Results: In total, 427 injuries were recorded, affecting 274 of 456 players (60.1%). Compliance with the intervention programme was good (team compliance=73%, player compliance=71%). Contrary to the hypothesis, injury incidences were almost equal between the two study groups: 9.6 per 1000 sports hours (8.4-11.0) for the intervention group and 9.7 (8.5-11.1) for the control group. No significant differences were found in injury severity, but a significant difference was observed in the location of the injuries: players in the intervention group sustained significantly less knee injuries.

Conclusions: This study did not find significant differences in the overall injury incidence or injury severity between the intervention and control group of adult male soccer players. More research is recommended, focusing on injury aetiology and risk factors in adult male amateur soccer players.

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