International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training
Neuromuscular Training Programs for Injury Reduction in Adolescent Female Running Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic
Introduction : More females are competing at younger ages in running-intensive sports. Given their increased risk for sport-related lower-extremity (LE) injury, it is important to identify effective prevention programs at reducing injury rates in this population. Focused Clinical Question : Are neuromuscular exercise-based programs effective at reducing injury in adolescent females who participate in running-intensive sports compared to a conventional-based program? Summary of Findings : Three randomized controlled …