Why the study?
Match external workload is considered an important muscle injury risk factor in football, but published evidence supporting this belief is scarce.
Does lower playing exposure in official matches increase the risk of muscle injury in professional football players?
Does lower playing exposure in official matches increase the risk of muscle injury in professional football players?
Under-exposure to official matches, characterized by lower playing time and running distances, is associated with an increased risk of muscle injury in elite professional footballers.
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Lower pre-injury match exposure may flag muscle injury risk in pros; leaves open whether targeted workload adjustments reduce incidence.
Moreno-Pérez et al. (2021) studied this question.
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