Can prognostic factors for indirect muscle injuries in elite football (soccer) players be identified using data from preseason screening? An exploratory analysis using routinely collected periodic health examination records

Tom Hughes,Richard Riley,Michael J Callaghan,Jamie C Sergeant

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052772

Can prognostic factors for indirect muscle injuries in elite football (soccer) players be identified using data from preseason screening? An exploratory analysis using routinely collected periodic health examination records

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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052772

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Journal: BMJ Open	Publication Date: Jan 1, 2023
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Affiliation: Keele University, Manchester City Football Club, Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre

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BackgroundIn elite football, periodic health examination (PHE) may be useful for injury risk prediction.ObjectiveTo explore whether PHE-derived variables are prognostic factors for indirect muscle injuries (IMIs) in elite players.DesignRetrospective cohort...

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