Why the study?
The COVID-19 lockdown represented an unprecedented break for elite football players, potentially decreasing performance and increasing injury risk upon return to sport.
Provides practical, phased training and injury prevention recommendations for professional footballers returning to sport after prolonged detraining due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Highlights the potential need for tailored reconditioning in athletes following prolonged detraining; leaves open.
Bisciotti et al. (2020) conducted a review in Detraining in professional football players. Specific training and injury prevention programs was evaluated. Specific training and injury prevention programs are recommended for professional footballers returning to sport after the COVID-19 lockdown to mitigate performance loss and injury risk.
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