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CORR Insights®: Does the FIFA 11+ Injury Prevention Program Reduce the Incidence of ACL Injury in Male Soccer Players?

Authors :
Gee, Albert
Gee, Albert O
Source :
Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research®. Oct2017, Vol. 475 Issue 10, p2456-2458. 3p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article discusses a study which determined the efficacy of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) 11+ exercise program in reducing the incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in male soccer players. Topics include the decrease in the overall incidence rate of ACL injuries in the group that used the program, factors identified in the study for a program's success, and the need for prevention programs to target young athletes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0009921X
Volume :
475
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research®
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
125149371
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-017-5412-8