scholarly journals Performance Effects with Injury Prevention Exercise Programmes in Male Youth Football Players: A Randomised Trial Comparing Two Interventions

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Lindblom ◽  
Markus Waldén ◽  
Martin Hägglund
Keyword(s):  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Randomised Trial ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
Male Youth ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Youth Football ◽  
Performance Effects ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Exercise Programmes

Abstract Background Increased performance from injury prevention exercise programmes (IPEPs) may affect injury risks positively and support the implementation of IPEPs. The primary aim was to study the performance effects of injury prevention exercises from two different IPEPs, the Knee Control IPEP and the further developed Knee Control+ IPEP, in youth male football players, and the secondary aim was to compare potential differences in performance effects between the IPEPs. Methods Four male youth football teams were tested for agility, hop and sprint performance at the start of the second half of the competitive season and after the end of the 8-week season. Per randomisation, two teams used Knee Control and two teams Knee Control+. Results In total, 47 players executed a median of 13 IPEP sessions (range 11–21 sessions). No improvements in performance were seen in the group as a whole. The intervention groups showed small declines in sprint and agility performance. There was a significant between-group difference in change for the 505 agility test, with improved performance in the Knee Control and worse performance in the Knee Control+ group, ΔKC vs KC+ = − 0.012 (95% CI − 0.19 to −0.04), d = 0.98. Conclusions No clinically meaningful performance effects were seen from the Knee Control or Knee Control+ IPEP in youth male athletes and no meaningful differences were seen between Knee Control and Knee Control+ regarding effects on performance tests. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03251404. Registered on 16 August 2017.

scholarly journals Injury prevention in football: Knowledge and behaviour of players and availability of medical care in a Nigerian youth football league

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 77 ◽  
Author(s):  
OBA Owoeye ◽  
SRA Akinbo ◽  
OA Olawale ◽  
BA Tella ◽  
NM Ibeabuchi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Youth ◽  
Youth Football ◽  
The Impact

Background. Exposure to competitive football is increasing among male youth football players in Nigeria. However, medical support to abate the impact of injuries appears inadequate and there is limited literature to show whether youth football players are knowledgeable about, and practise effective measures for injury prevention in football (IPF).Objective. To assess the knowledge and behaviour of male youth football players regarding IPF and the availability of medical care for players.Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study among all registered first-division players of a male youth football league in Lagos, Nigeria. Using a self-administered questionnaire, we assessed players’ knowledge regarding IPF, awareness of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) 11+ injury-prevention programme, injury-prevention behaviour and availability of medical attendants during training and competitive matches.Results. The mean age of the players was 18.5 years (standard deviation (SD) ±1.7; range 12 - 19). Their overall mean knowledge score regarding IPF was 4.40 (SD ±1.92) from a total score of 9, with the majority falling into the poor (39.1%) and fair (43.9%) knowledge categories. Most (79.3%) players were not aware of the FIFA 11+ programme. Less than half (40.5%) wore shin guards during training sessions, while 52.5% reported wearing shin guards during matches. Less than two-thirds always warmed up or cooled down at training or matches. About three-quarters (73.1%) and over half (52.1%) reported not having medical attendants working with their teams during matches and training, respectively.Conclusion. There is a clear deficiency in the knowledge and behaviour of injury-prevention measures among Nigerian male youth football players, and adequate medical care is lacking. There is a need for injury-prevention advocacy and implementation of effective interventions to bridge the identified deficiencies in youth football in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Injury prevention in football: Knowledge and behaviour of players and availability of medical care in a Nigerian youth football league

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 77 ◽  
Author(s):  
OBA Owoeye ◽  
SRA Akinbo ◽  
OA Olawale ◽  
BA Tella ◽  
NM Ibeabuchi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Youth ◽  
Youth Football ◽  
The Impact

Background. Exposure to competitive football is increasing among male youth football players in Nigeria. However, medical support to abate the impact of injuries appears inadequate and there is limited literature to show whether youth football players are knowledgeable about, and practise effective measures for injury prevention in football (IPF).Objective. To assess the knowledge and behaviour of male youth football players regarding IPF and the availability of medical care for players.Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study among all registered first-division players of a male youth football league in Lagos, Nigeria. Using a self-administered questionnaire, we assessed players’ knowledge regarding IPF, awareness of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) 11+ injury-prevention programme, injury-prevention behaviour and availability of medical attendants during training and competitive matches.Results. The mean age of the players was 18.5 years (standard deviation (SD) ±1.7; range 12 - 19). Their overall mean knowledge score regarding IPF was 4.40 (SD ±1.92) from a total score of 9, with the majority falling into the poor (39.1%) and fair (43.9%) knowledge categories. Most (79.3%) players were not aware of the FIFA 11+ programme. Less than half (40.5%) wore shin guards during training sessions, while 52.5% reported wearing shin guards during matches. Less than two-thirds always warmed up or cooled down at training or matches. About three-quarters (73.1%) and over half (52.1%) reported not having medical attendants working with their teams during matches and training, respectively.Conclusion. There is a clear deficiency in the knowledge and behaviour of injury-prevention measures among Nigerian male youth football players, and adequate medical care is lacking. There is a need for injury-prevention advocacy and implementation of effective interventions to bridge the identified deficiencies in youth football in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Injury prevention in football: Knowledge and behaviour of players and availability of medical care in a Nigerian youth football league

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 77-80
Author(s):  
OBA Owoeye ◽  
SRA Akinbo ◽  
OA Olawale ◽  
BA Tella ◽  
NM Ibeabuchi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Youth ◽  
Youth Football ◽  
The Impact

Background. Exposure to competitive football is increasing among male youth football players in Nigeria. However, medical support to abate the impact of injuries appears inadequate and there is limited literature to show whether youth football players are knowledgeable about, and practise effective measures for injury prevention in football (IPF).Objective. To assess the knowledge and behaviour of male youth football players regarding IPF and the availability of medical care for players.Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study among all registered first-division players of a male youth football league in Lagos, Nigeria. Using a self-administered questionnaire, we assessed players’ knowledge regarding IPF, awareness of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) 11+ injury-prevention programme, injury-prevention behaviour and availability of medical attendants during training and competitive matches.Results. The mean age of the players was 18.5 years (standard deviation (SD) ±1.7; range 12 - 19). Their overall mean knowledge score regarding IPF was 4.40 (SD ±1.92) from a total score of 9, with the majority falling into the poor (39.1%) and fair (43.9%) knowledge categories. Most (79.3%) players were not aware of the FIFA 11+ programme. Less than half (40.5%) wore shin guards during training sessions, while 52.5% reported wearing shin guards during matches. Less than two-thirds always warmed up or cooled down at training or matches. About three-quarters (73.1%) and over half (52.1%) reported not having medical attendants working with their teams during matches and training, respectively.Conclusion. There is a clear deficiency in the knowledge and behaviour of injury-prevention measures among Nigerian male youth football players, and adequate medical care is lacking. There is a need for injury-prevention advocacy and implementation of effective interventions to bridge the identified deficiencies in youth football in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Using machine learning to improve our understanding of injury risk and prediction in elite male youth football players

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (11) ◽  
pp. 1044-1048
Author(s):  
Jon L. Oliver ◽  
Francisco Ayala ◽  
Mark B.A. De Ste Croix ◽  
Rhodri S. Lloyd ◽  
Greg D. Myer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Male Youth ◽  
Youth Football

Injury Profile among Elite Youth Male Football Players in a German Academy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayham Jaber ◽  
Johannes Weishorn ◽  
Gregor Berrsche ◽  
Henning Ott ◽  
Yannic Bangert
Keyword(s):  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Time Loss ◽  
Youth Football

AbstractStudies that report injuries in elite youth football players are scarce. So far, no such studies have been reported in Germany. The aim of this study is to descriptively and statistically report the incidence of injuries that resulted in time-loss ≥ 4 days in the TSG Hoffenheim football academy by 138 male players aged between 12 and 19 years during one season. A total of 109 injuries were sustained by 76 players: 6.9 injuries occurred per 1000 hours of matches (95% CI, 5.0–9.6) and 0.7 injuries per 1000 hours of training (95% CI, 0.5–0.9) with a ratio of 9.8. Some 66% of all injuries occurred during matches. Injuries involved the lower limb (81%), upper limb (9%), head & neck (5%) and trunk injuries (5%). 21 (19%) of all injuries were regarded as severe and resulted in time-loss > 28 days. U16–U19 teams sustained more injuries (74, 68%) than U12–U15 (35, 32%) (P= 0.032). The most frequent diagnosis was thigh strain (22%). Time-loss ranged from 4–339 days (SD: 40, Average: 23). Many injuries were a result of strain. Available injury prevention programs should be adhered to more strictly. Dedicated epidemiological studies are needed to optimize focused injury prevention programs.

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