An AI-guided personalized training program significantly reduced injury incidence to 10% compared to 36.7% with traditional training (RR 3.67) and improved functional movement and athletic performance in adolescent soccer players.
RCT (n=60)
simple randomization
No
Does a 12-week AI-guided personalized training program improve performance metrics and reduce injury incidence in adolescent football players compared to traditional coach-led training?
AI-guided personalized training significantly improves athletic performance and reduces injury risk in adolescent football players compared to traditional coach-led training.
Relative Risk: 3.67
Absolute Event Rate: 10% vs 36.7%
Absolute Risk Reduction: 26.7%
Number Needed to Treat: 4
p-value: p=0.034
Objective Artificial intelligence (AI)-guided training methods provide a personalized approach, leveraging real-time physiological and biomechanical data to optimize performance and reduce injury risk. The present research compared a 12-week AI-guided personalized training program with traditional coach-led training on performance metrics and injury incidence in adolescent football players. Methods A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted with 60 adolescent athletes (ages 14–17 years) recruited from a football academy. Pre- and post-intervention performance was assessed using the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), 20 m sprint, T-test (agility), and countermovement jump (CMJ), while injury incidence was monitored by a certified physiotherapist. Results The AI-guided group demonstrated significantly greater improvements than the control group in FMS scores (+20%), sprint time (−4.93%), agility (−6.48%), and CMJ height (+11.86%), with large effect sizes (d = 0.88–1.42). Injury incidence was significantly lower in the AI group (10%) compared with the control group (36.7%) (p = .034; risk ratio = 3.67; 95% Confidence Interval). Conclusion These findings highlight the efficacy of AI-driven training in enhancing athletic performance and reducing injury risk among adolescent athletes, emphasizing the value of personalized, data-informed approaches over traditional methods. Further research with larger cohorts and extended follow-ups is recommended to validate these results across diverse sports populations.
Mukta et al. (Sat,) conducted a rct in Adolescent soccer players (n=60). AI-guided personalized training program vs. Traditional coach-led training was evaluated on Injury incidence (RR 3.67, p=0.034). An AI-guided personalized training program significantly reduced injury incidence to 10% compared to 36.7% with traditional training (RR 3.67) and improved functional movement and athletic performance in adolescent soccer players.