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An 8-week injury prevention exercise program combined with change-of-direction technique training limits movement patterns associated with anterior cruciate ligament injury risk

Acute knee sprains are among the most common sports injuries 1,2. Ruptures of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are particularly common during evasion sports that require fast change-of-direction ...
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Sequencing effects of balance and change of direction training on physical fitness in young male and highly trained soccer players

Linear sprint and change-of-direction (COD) speed, dynamic balance, and jump performance represent important physical fitness qualities related to soccer-specific performance. For instance, Benounis, ...