ArticleSports (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Can Unilateral Strength Training Optimize Change of Direction Mechanics and Mitigate Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk in Female Soccer Players? A Preliminary Pre-Post Intervention Study.
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- Cross-Education Effect on Force Production Capacity After Unilateral Resistance Training in Clinical Populations: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of unilateral training on rapid force production in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Pooled it
- The effects of 12 weeks of Stroboscopic Visual Training (SVT) combined with agility training on the balance and change of direction performance in college-aged female soccer players.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- ACL injury in female soccer players: Risk, resilience, and prevention in the modern game.Science progressReview
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Abstract
backgroundAnterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are a major concern in female soccer players, with change of direction (COD) movements being a key contributor to non-contact injuries. Traditional injury prevention programs have shown limited effectiveness in addressing individual biomechanical deficits. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 10-week unilateral strength training program on COD mechanics and ACL injury risk factors.
methodsEleven female soccer players participated in a pre-post intervention study. Movement mechanics was assessed using the Cutting Movement Assessment Score (CMAS) at 45°, 75°, and 90° angles. The training program included unilateral lower limb strengthening exercises designed to enhance neuromuscular control and reduce biomechanical risk factors. Risk profiles were analyzed before and after the intervention. Statistical analyses included paired t-tests and effect size calculations.
resultsSignificant improvements in CMAS scores were observed at all COD angles (
conclusionsUnilateral strength training may effectively improve COD mechanics and reduces biomechanical risk factors associated with ACL injuries in female soccer players. Our findings suggest that individualized training interventions can influence current injury prevention strategies.
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