The Impact of the FIFA 11+ Program on the Injury in Soccer Players: A Systematic Review

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to integrate information about the effects of FIFA 11+ injury prevention program in soccer.DESIGN AND METHODS Systematic review. We used PubMed, Medline, PMC, and Web of Science to search randomized controlled trials comparing FIFA 11+ injury prevention program with control groups among soccer players.RESULTS Total of 13 studies was selected through eligibility criteria. 7 studies included overall, ankle, knee, and hamstring injury rate between FIFA 11+ versus control groups, while the other 6 studies included improvement of physical performance, such as vertical jump, 20m sprint, agility, hip adduction strength, and FMS total score between FIFA 11+ versus control groups. There was a lower rate of injury in the intervention group from all 7 studies. Couple of studies had different criteria to compare with other studies. Most values of physical performance were also significantly improved from all 6 studies except for the values of agility time.CONCLUSIONS Multiple studies have proven injury rate reduction and physical performance improvement of FIFA 11+ program between intervention and control groups. We also found that it at least required a few weeks of intervention time to be effective. Therefore, coaches and players might need to consider including FIFA 11+ program as a warm-up period to prepare the regular season.

Download Full-text

The FIFA 11+ injury prevention program for soccer players: a systematic review

BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1186/s13102-017-0083-z ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 34

Author(s):

David Sadigursky ◽

Juliana Almeida Braid ◽

Diogo Neiva Lemos De Lira ◽

Bruno Almeida Barreto Machado ◽

Rogério Jamil Fernandes Carneiro ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Injury Prevention ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Injury Prevention Program

Download Full-text

EARLY RESULTS OF AN INJURY-PREVENTION PROGRAM IN HIGH SCHOOL TRACK ATHLETES

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/2325967119s00141 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (3_suppl) ◽

pp. 2325967119S0014

Author(s):

Celeste Quitiquit Dickason ◽

Whitney Marois ◽

Hannah Santos ◽

Sadie Grace ◽

Brian Krabak ◽

...

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Injury Prevention ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Prevention Programs ◽

Years Of Experience ◽

Chi Square ◽

Injury Rates ◽

Injury Prevention Program ◽

Chi Square Analysis ◽

The Impact

Background Injury prevention programs have been shown to be effective for adolescent soccer, basketball, and handball athletes. Though injuries are common in high school runners, injury prevention programs have not been described for this population. Our objective was to trial an injury-prevention program styled after those found to be successful in other running and jumping sports to see if a group of running athletes sustained fewer and or less serious injuries during the course of a single high school track season. Methods Two suburban high school track coaches volunteered to participate in a program consisting of either injury-prevention exercises or no additional exercises as a part of pre-and in-season practice programs. All runners at each school were invited to participate, with informed consent obtained. The injury prevention program consisted of five jumping and plyometric exercises taught by a physical therapist, with a video of the exercises made available to the coach and team members throughout the season. Surveys pre- and post-season were collected which included demographic information, running history, diet, and injuries. Injuries were reported to coach and trainer at each school. Days of missed practice constituted an injured day, tallied for each runner and each team. A Chi-square analysis compared injury rates by team, and hence by intervention; injury rates by years of experience running; and injury rates by dietary preference. Results 24 runners, 13 from the intervention school and 11 from the control school participated. There was no significant difference in the number of running injuries reported when comparing the intervention group (4/13 runners) to the control group (3/11 runners, Chi-square = 0.035, p = 0.9). Runners with a greater number of years of competitive running experience trended towards having fewer injuries (p = 0.06). Those describing their diet as vegetarian (3/24) were significantly more likely to sustain an injury (p = 0.002). Conclusions / Significance With this limited comparison study examining the impact of an injury-prevention pre-season and in-season training program for running athletes participating on their high school track team, there was no evidence that the addition of a program of jumping and plyometric exercises had an impact on injury rates. However, combining the data from the two schools, we found a trend towards decreased injury likelihood in those with more years of experience running, and a significantly greater incidence of injuries in those who described their diet as vegetarian. These results suggest that novice runners should perhaps have a different set of expectations regarding the pre- and in-season training regimen, and that those whose diet is vegetarian consider review of their nutrition to optimize their energy level and reparative capacity with the increased activity of a high school track running program.

Download Full-text

DOES HIGHER COMPLIANCE TO THE FIFA 11+ INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM IMPROVE OVERALL INJURY RATE IN MALE SOCCER (FOOTBALL) PLAYERS?

British Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1136/bjsports-2016-097372.268 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 51 (4) ◽

pp. 389.2-390

Author(s):

Holly Silvers-Granelli ◽

Mario Bizzini ◽

Amy Arundale ◽

Bert Mandelbaum ◽

Ryan Pohlig ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Injury Prevention ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Injury Rate ◽

Football Players ◽

Injury Prevention Program

Download Full-text

Injury Prevention Programs for Throwing Injuries in Softball Players: A Systematic Review

Sports Health A Multidisciplinary Approach ◽

10.1177/1941738120978161 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 194173812097816

Author(s):

Jonathan Paul ◽

Symone M. Brown ◽

Mary K. Mulcahey

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Injury Prevention ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Dynamic Range ◽

Lower Extremities ◽

Prevention Programs ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Injury Prevention Program

Context: Throwing-related injuries occur commonly in softball players. Preventative programs can be implemented to assist in identifying and correcting risk factors that could potentially lead to injury and therefore time missed from both practice and games. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine if position-specific injury prevention programs have been developed to decrease the risk of throwing-related injuries in softball players. Data Sources: A systematic review was performed using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. PubMed, PMC, and EBSCO were searched for articles on injury prevention programs using the following key terms: softball, injury prevention, throwing injuries, pitcher, and shoulder. Study Selection: Studies that involved fast-pitch softball and included female participants as well as rehabilitation programs were included. Articles that highlighted slow-pitch softball or did not include female participants were excluded. Level of Evidence: Level 1. Data Extraction: The initial search identified 1605 articles. After implementing a filter, 131 articles remained. Thirteen articles were screened out as duplicates. After screening for inclusion criteria, 7 articles remained and were included in the systematic review. Results: Decreased range of motion (ROM) in both the upper and the lower extremities, unbalanced muscular strength, and fatigue were identified as risk factors for throwing injuries in softball players. Within the upper extremity, strength and ROM of the rotator cuff muscles, biceps, and extensors of the forearm were emphasized. The main focus of the lower extremity was the strength of the gluteal muscles and ROM of the lumbopelvic-hip complex. Only 1 study detailed an injury prevention program for softball players. The prevention program outlined was generalized for all softball players and was not position specific. Conclusion: There is a paucity of information about injury prevention programs for softball players. Of the evidence analyzed, balanced strengthening of the upper and lower extremities while maintaining dynamic range of motion was frequently utilized in developing an injury prevention program.

Download Full-text

Higher compliance to a neuromuscular injury prevention program improves overall injury rate in male football players

Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy ◽

10.1007/s00167-018-4895-5 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 26 (7) ◽

pp. 1975-1983 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Holly J. Silvers-Granelli ◽

Mario Bizzini ◽

Amelia Arundale ◽

Bert R. Mandelbaum ◽

Lynn Snyder-Mackler

Keyword(s):

Injury Prevention ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Injury Rate ◽

Football Players ◽

Injury Prevention Program

Download Full-text

Effects of an Injury Prevention Program in CrossFit Athletes: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

International Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1055/a-1386-5188 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Rafael Martínez-Gómez ◽

Pedro L. Valenzuela ◽

Susana Moral-González ◽

Alejandro Lucia ◽

David Barranco-Gil

Keyword(s):

Injury Prevention ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Pain Perception ◽

Injury Severity ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Injury Incidence ◽

Warm Up ◽

Injury Prevention Program

AbstractThe present study aimed to assess the effects of an injury prevention program in CrossFit athletes. Thirty-two CrossFit athletes were randomized to either an intervention group (n=16), that performed mobility and stability exercises during the warm-up of all CrossFit sessions for a 10-week period or to a control group (n=16) that kept performing their usual warm-up. Incidence of injuries (primary outcome) as well as average training loads, fatigue and pain perception were registered during the study. The overall injury incidence rate was 0.04 per 1000 training hours, with no differences between groups (p>0.05). Similarly, no between-group differences were found for injury severity, nor for average training volume, intensity, training load, pain, or fatigue perception during the study (all p>0.05 with trivial-to-small effect sizes). In summary, a 10-week injury prevention program consisting of stability and mobility exercises provided no benefits on injury rates, fatigue and pain perception in recreational CrossFit athletes. Further research might corroborate the preliminary evidence reported here.

Download Full-text

Use of Social or Behavioral Theories in Exercise-Related Injury Prevention Program Research: A Systematic Review

Sports Medicine ◽

10.1007/s40279-019-01127-4 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 49 (10) ◽

pp. 1515-1528 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Emily H. Gabriel ◽

Ryan S. McCann ◽

Matthew C. Hoch

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Injury Prevention ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Behavioral Theories ◽

Injury Prevention Program ◽

Program Research

Download Full-text

The Effect of the “11+ Kids” Program on the Isokinetic Strength of Young Football Players

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.2018-0827 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 25-30 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mostafa Zarei ◽

Hamed Abbasi ◽

Abdolhamid Daneshjoo ◽

Mehdi Gheitasi ◽

Kamran Johari ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Injury Prevention ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Injury Risk ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Football Players ◽

Isokinetic Strength ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Injury Prevention Program ◽

Knee Flexors

Purpose: The “11+ Kids” injury-prevention program has been shown to reduce injuries and related costs in youth football players less than 14 y of age. A major argument to convince coaches to use this exercise-based injury-prevention program is a potential performance enhancement of the players. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of the “11+ Kids” program on isokinetic strength. Methods: Two teams were randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups. The intervention group replaced their warm-up by the “11+ Kids” and the control group warmed up as usual. Two days before and after the 10-wk intervention, isokinetic strength of the hip adductors and abductors, knee flexors and extensors, and ankle invertors and evertors was tested. Results: Thirty-one players (mean age 11.5 [0.8] y) completed the study. The intervention group showed large improvements in all isokinetic strength measures (P < .001 for all measures; Cohen d = 0.8–1.4), whereas the control group only showed negligible to medium positive effects (P values ranging from .006 to .718; Cohen d = −0.1 to 0.7). The intervention was beneficial compared with the control group regarding isokinetic strength of the hip adductors (P < .001), knee flexors (P = .002), and ankle evertors (P < .001) and invertors (P = .005). Conclusions: Given the relatively short intervention period of 10 wk, the observed improvements relate to a practically meaningful effect of the intervention. The gain in strength may improve players’ performance and may contribute to a reduction of injury risk in the long-term application.

Download Full-text