RT journal article
T1 Acute Hamstring Injury Prevention Programs in Eleven-a-Side Football Players Based on Physical Exercises: Systematic Review
A1 Rosado-Portillo, Adolfo
A1 Chamorro-Moriana, Gema
A1 González Medina, Gloria
A1 Pérez Cabezas, Verónica
A2 Enfermería y Fisioterapia
K1 physical exercises
K1 physical therapy
K1 health
K1 eccentric contraction
K1 strength training
K1 muscular diseases
K1 prevention
K1 hamstring muscles
K1 football
K1 soccer
AB Objective: To analyze the exercise programs used to prevent of acute hamstring injuries in eleven-a-side football players, and their effectiveness. (2) Methods: A systematic review (PRISMA) was conducted (2008-2020), including RCTs, that exclusively used physical exercises as a prevention method. (3) Results: Ten studies were selected considering 14 interventions, including nine different programs: FIFA11+ (11+), Harmoknee, eccentric Nordic Hamstring Exercise (NHE) exclusively, with eccentric exercises, with stretching or with proprioceptive, New Warm-up Program (NWP), Bounding Exercise Program (BEP), the only one with no positive results, and proprioceptive exercises. Incidence of injuries and strength were the most considered variables, both with favorable evidences. Programs including NHE, which assessed injury incidence, were always effective. The 11+ program was effective in injury incidence and strength; NWP was effective in balance, stability, and strength. (4) Conclusions: The exercise programs discussed were effective to prevent acute hamstring injuries in football players except BEP and partially Harmoknee. Exercises mostly used to reduce the risk of hamstring injuries are those of eccentric force due to its functionality, especially NHE. Only concentric contractions and isometric contractions obtained significant favorable results. The most complete and promising programs were 11+ (in injury incidence and strength) and NWP (strength, balance, and stability). NWP was the best in strength.
PB MDPI
SN 2077-0383
YR 2021
FD 2021-05
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/25150
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/25150
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 07-nov-2026