A study protocol for the development and internal validation of a multivariable prognostic model to determine lower extremity muscle injury risk in elite football (soccer) players, with further exploration of prognostic factors

A study protocol for the development and internal validation of a multivariable prognostic model to determine lower extremity muscle injury risk in elite football (soccer) players, with further exploration of prognostic factors

Abstract Background Indirect muscle injuries (IMIs) are a considerable burden to elite football (soccer) teams, and prevention of these injuries offers many benefits. Preseason medical, musculoskeletal and performance screening (termed periodic health examination (PHE)) can be used to help determine...

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Main Authors: Tom Hughes, Richard Riley, Jamie C. Sergeant, Michael J. Callaghan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Diagnostic and Prognostic Research
Subjects:
Athlete
Injury prevention
Muscle strain
Prediction
Prognosis
Screening
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41512-019-0063-8

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