ReviewJournal of functional morphology and kinesiology2023
Managing Lower Limb Muscle Reinjuries in Athletes: From Risk Factors to Return-to-Play Strategies.
Review in Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07139028 (Effects of Tibialis Anterior Resistance Training With Ladder Drills on Agility, Power and Speed in Basketball Athletes), which is not on this map. Cited by 10 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Effects of Tibialis Anterior Resistance Training With Ladder Drills on Agility, Power and Speed in Basketball Athletes
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 14 citations in OpenAlex.
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Accelerates the Return to Sport in Athletes with Acute Muscle Injuries: A Systematic Review and Statistical Fragility Index-Based Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Sports medicine - open · 2026Pooled it
- Calf Injuries: An Anatomy-Based Approach to Diagnosis, Management and Return to Sport.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2026Review
- Proximal Hamstring-Related Sciatic Nerve Entrapment Presenting as Recurrent Hamstring Strain in a Professional Footballer: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Imaging and Clinical Factors Associated With Return to Play and Recurrence After Quadriceps Muscle Strain Injury.Sports health · 2026Article
- Achilles Tendon Injuries in Major League Soccer: A 10-year Analysis of Injury Rate, Return to Play, and Performance Metrics.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- Quadriceps Injuries in Major League Soccer: A 10-Year Analysis of Injury Rate, Return-to-Play, and Performance Metrics.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Artificial Intelligence in Sports Medicine: A Decision-Centered Framework for the Future Sports Physician.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Subsequent Physical Activity-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries in University Students: The Role of Body Composition, Training Weekly Load, and Physical Activity Intensity.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Rehabilitative Good Practices in the Treatment of Patients with Muscle Injuries.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- What is a recurrence? The onset, frequency and time loss impact of recurrent calf muscle strain injuries in elite male Australian football players over a decade.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2025Article
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15 authors at 7 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Muscle injuries and subsequent reinjuries significantly impact athletes, especially in football. These injuries lead to time loss, performance impairment, and long-term health concerns. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of muscle reinjuries, delving into their epidemiology, risk factors, clinical management, and prevention strategies. Despite advancements in rehabilitation programs and return-to-play criteria, reinjury rates remain alarmingly high. Age and previous muscle injuries are nonmodifiable risk factors contributing to a high reinjury rate. Clinical management, which involves accurate diagnosis, individualized rehabilitation plans, and the establishment of return-to-training and return-to-play criteria, plays a pivotal role during the sports season. Eccentric exercises, optimal loading, and training load monitoring are key elements in preventing reinjuries. The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in predicting and preventing reinjuries offers a promising avenue, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach to managing these injuries. While current strategies offer some mitigation, there is a pressing need for innovative solutions, possibly leveraging AI, to reduce the incidence of muscle reinjuries in football players. Future research should focus on this direction, aiming to enhance athletes' well-being and performance.
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