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Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Training in Preventing Lower Limb Soccer Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Publicated to: Journal Of Clinical Medicine. 14 (5): 1714- - 2025-03-01 14(5), DOI: 10.3390/jcm14051714

Authors:

Stergiou, Maria; Calvo, Alberto Lorenzo; Forelli, Florian
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HES SO Univ Appl Sci & Arts Western Switzerland, Haute Ecole Arc Sante, CH-2800 Neuchatel, Switzerland - Author
Ramsay Healthcare, Orthopaed Surg Dept, Clin Domont, OrthoLab, F-95330 Domont, France - Author
Soc Francaise Masseurs Kinesitherapeutes Sport Lab, F-93380 Pierrefite Sur Pierrefite, France - Author
Univ Europea Madrid Real Madrid, Dept Sports Med, Madrid 28055, Spain - Author
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Abstract

Background: Soccer is associated with a high risk of injuries, mainly affecting the lower limbs, leading to significant consequences for player performance and career longevity. Neuromuscular training (NMT) has been proposed as an effective preventive strategy, but its impact varies across different populations and implementation strategies. Methods: A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. A comprehensive search of PubMed, MEDLINE, and SPORTDiscus identified randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and systematic reviews examining the effects of NMT on lower limb injury prevention in soccer players. Study quality was assessed using the Downs and Black tool, and injury incidence rate ratios were analyzed. Results: Eleven studies, encompassing over 10,000 soccer players, were included. NMT interventions, particularly FIFA 11+, significantly reduced injury rates compared to standard warm-ups. Higher adherence and coach education enhanced program effectiveness. Female players benefited more, particularly in ACL injury prevention. No significant differences were observed between shorter (10 min) and standard (20 min) NMT protocols. Conclusions: NMT effectively reduces lower limb injuries in soccer, with adherence and proper coaching being key determinants of success. Future research should optimize program design and long-term adherence strategies to maximize benefits across all player demographics.
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Keywords

BasketballEfficacyFifa 11+Football injuriesHamstring injuriesInjury preventionLower limb injurieLower limb injuriesNeuromuscular trainingPlayersProgramRateRisk-factorsSoccer playersYouth soccer

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Journal Of Clinical Medicine due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2025, it was in position 65/332, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Medicine, General & Internal.

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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-12-20:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 47.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 55 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 8.

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/88980/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 95
  • Downloads: 27
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: France; Switzerland.

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