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The Prevention and Rehabilitation of Training Injuries

A special issue of Sports (ISSN 2075-4663).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 5327

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Blanca de la Cruz-Torres

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Department of Physiotherapy, University of Seville, Avicena Street, 41009 Seville, Spain
Interests: quality of life; perfommance; musculoskeletal disorders; physiotherapy; tendinopathy; ultrasound and invasive physiotherapy (guided intervention)
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Musculoskeletal injuries are one of the most common pathologies among athletes and the general population. The approach to these injuries includes diagnosis, assessment, physical therapy treatment and rehabilitation. However, the area of prevention of these injuries is becoming increasingly important. Studies that help to improve knowledge in each of these areas will improve the professionalism of the different health and training professions.

This Special Issue of Sports aims to create a multidisciplinary forum for the discussion of the latest developments in this area and thus invites authors to submit original research and/or specific reviews that improve our understanding of the prevention and rehabilitation of training injuries. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following: musculoskeletal injuries, diagnostic imaging, biomechanics, functional evaluation, performance analysis, advanced technologies, physiotherapy, physical exercise, and readaptation.

Dr. Blanca de la Cruz-Torres
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • sports injuries
  • ultrasound imaging
  • biomechanics
  • physical therapy
  • physical exercise
  • performance analysis
  • rehabilitation
  • prevention

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Training-Related Sports Injury Patterns Among Elite Middle and High School Field Hockey Players in Korea
by Minkyung Choi and Kihyuk Lee
Sports 2025, 13(4), 117; https://doi.org/10.3390/sports13040117 - 14 Apr 2025
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This study aimed to analyze the incidence, affected areas, and types of injuries sustained during training among youth field hockey players to identify key characteristics. A survey was conducted with 374 youth field hockey players (236 males, 138 females) from middle and high [...] Read more.
This study aimed to analyze the incidence, affected areas, and types of injuries sustained during training among youth field hockey players to identify key characteristics. A survey was conducted with 374 youth field hockey players (236 males, 138 females) from middle and high school teams registered with the Korea Hockey Association in 2024. Data were collected on injury status, training hours, injury sites, and prevention methods. Chi-square tests, independent t-tests, and frequency analyses were performed to assess differences in injury incidence based on gender and school level. The analysis revealed no significant gender differences in training-related injury experiences, with 17.2% of male athletes and 10.2% of female athletes reporting injuries during training. Similarly, no significant difference was found between middle and high school athletes, although high school athletes had a significantly lower injury incidence than middle school athletes (1.54 vs. 2.28 per 1000 h, p < 0.05). The most common injury sites were the ankle and knee, with muscle injuries being the most frequent among males and ligament injuries among females. Additionally, male and high school athletes more frequently reported engaging in warm-up and cool-down exercises. There was no significant difference in injury rates between genders during training, but high school athletes tended to experience fewer injuries than middle school athletes. Ankle injuries were the most common, with muscle and ligament damage being the primary types of injuries. While warm-up exercises were commonly practiced, further research is needed to determine their actual effectiveness in injury prevention. Full article
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Effectiveness of Different Neuromuscular Recovery Strategies in Elite Youth Female Football Players
by Silvia Sedano and Sergio Maroto-Izquierdo
Sports 2025, 13(2), 36; https://doi.org/10.3390/sports13020036 - 29 Jan 2025
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This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of various active recovery strategies in youth female soccer players during competitive tournaments with limited recovery periods (i.e., 24–48 h). Twenty-two elite under-17 female football players participated in this randomized controlled trial, which encompassed fourteen 90 [...] Read more.
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of various active recovery strategies in youth female soccer players during competitive tournaments with limited recovery periods (i.e., 24–48 h). Twenty-two elite under-17 female football players participated in this randomized controlled trial, which encompassed fourteen 90 min official matches. Participants were randomly allocated to one of three recovery protocols: passive stretching, foam rolling, or lumbopelvic mobility exercises, which were implemented ten minutes after each match. Countermovement jump with free arm (CMJA) height was measured pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention, and 5 h post-intervention. Wellness perception was evaluated 24 h later. Significant enhancements in CMJA height were observed immediately after all recovery protocols and at 5 h post-intervention compared with pre-intervention (p < 0.001). The lumbopelvic mobility protocol yielded the most substantial improvement, significantly surpassing both stretching and foam rolling. Moreover, significant increases in wellness perception were observed following the foam rolling (p < 0.001, ES = 0.95) and mobility (p < 0.05, ES = 0.88) protocols, with the mobility protocol demonstrating a marginally larger effect size than stretching. Active recovery strategies significantly enhanced neuromuscular function and wellness perception in under-17 female soccer players. Lumbopelvic mobility exercises exhibited superior efficacy, suggesting that they should be prioritized in post-match recovery regimens. Full article
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Injury Prevention Strategies in Female Football Players: Addressing Sex-Specific Risks
by George John, Ameen AlNadwi, Tiffany Georges Abi Antoun and Ildus I. Ahmetov
Sports 2025, 13(2), 39; https://doi.org/10.3390/sports13020039 - 4 Feb 2025
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There has been rapid growth in women’s football worldwide; however, research on injury prevention strategies and physiological considerations specific to female athletes remains insufficient. Women’s football has experienced an increase in injury prevalence, despite being underrepresented in sports literature, with less than 25% [...] Read more.
There has been rapid growth in women’s football worldwide; however, research on injury prevention strategies and physiological considerations specific to female athletes remains insufficient. Women’s football has experienced an increase in injury prevalence, despite being underrepresented in sports literature, with less than 25% of research focused on this demographic. The incidence of injuries, particularly among young elite female footballers, is notably high, impacting long-term health outcomes such as osteoarthritis and contributing to shorter playing careers. Certain injuries, such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures, occur at significantly higher rates in women compared to men, underscoring sex-specific risk factors that must be addressed in injury prevention programs (IPPs). This narrative review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of IPPs tailored for female football players and to address their heightened susceptibility to injuries compared to males. Research studies and review articles were identified using a literature search of the PubMed, SportDiscus, and Google Scholar databases from 1990 to December 2024. Biological factors, including hormonal influences—such as increased ACL laxity during the menstrual cycle—and musculoskeletal differences, such as muscle strength imbalances, reduced joint stability, and hip weakness, significantly contribute to this increased risk. Despite the existence of injury prevention protocols like FIFA 11+, their consistent application and adaptation to meet the unique needs of female footballers remain limited. In addition to physical injuries, mental health is a critical concern. Female football players exhibit higher rates of depression and anxiety compared to their male counterparts, influenced by factors such as injury-related stress and menstrual cycle variations. In conclusion, the growing participation of women in football highlights the urgent need for research and implementation of injury prevention strategies specifically tailored to female players. Full article
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