Publications by authors named "Stacey Hardin"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate non-contact injury prevention strategies used by professional men's soccer clubs in North America, focusing on their application, perceived effectiveness, and barriers to implementation.
- The research involved an online survey conducted with 96 medical and performance support staff from elite soccer teams, assessing demographics, risk factors, and the use of injury prevention programs.
- Results indicated that these programs were considered effective (with a median effectiveness rating of 4 out of 5), but barriers such as competing training priorities and game schedules hindered their implementation.
Background: After COVID-19 lockdown, studies across Europe and Asia examined its effect on professional soccer injury rates and severity; however, COVID-19 lockdown influence on injuries in United States men's professional soccer has not been evaluated.
Hypothesis: Injury and illness rates during the 2020 season were higher than the previous 2 seasons.
Study Design: Retrospective observational cohort study.