Population
57 elite and junior elite male soccer players aged 15-21 (PRO, n=19; U-21, n=20; U-17, n=18)
Comparison
Knee flexor and extensor isokinetic testing… vs Comparison between PRO, U-21, and U-17 groups
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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High imbalance prevalence in elite players supports screening; leaves open whether antagonist strengthening reduces reinjury risk.
A high prevalence of lower limb muscular imbalance exists among elite soccer players, particularly those with a history of injury, highlighting the need for targeted antagonist strengthening programs.
Lehance et al. (2009) studied this question.
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