Match schedule variability, not volume, is associated with severe muscle injury in elite football
Key Points
To investigate the relationship between match schedule variability and the risk of severe muscle injuries in elite football players.
Examined match schedules and injury reports
Analyzed injury occurrences in relation to schedule patterns
Compared injury rates with volume of matches played
Increased schedule variability correlated with a higher incidence of severe muscle injuries
Volume of matches played did not significantly influence injury rates
Load smoothing emerged as a vital strategy for injury prevention
Abstract
Schedule instability is associated with increased injury risk. Injury prevention strategies should consider prioritizing load smoothing over simple volume restriction.
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