A Soccer-Specific Balance Training Program for Hamstring Muscle and Patellar and Achilles Tendon Injuries

Abstract

Soccer-specific balance training (protective balancing) can reduce noncontact hamstring injuries and patellar and Achilles tendinopathy. A dose-effect relationship between duration of balance training and injury incidence is evident. A proprioceptive training program reduced the rehabilitation time in noncontact injuries, which warrants further investigation.