Of the few studies examining negative consequences associated with workloads , increases in training load led to increases in injury rates , while longer training duration was associated with a greater incidence of illness .
Conclusion The combined capacity for adolescent males to grow , train and improve physical performance highlights and underscores an exciting responsiveness to training in the football environment .
However , the capacity to train has some established barriers for adolescents experiencing high workloads , which could also result in negative consequences .
Background The expectation that training enhances performance is well explored in professional sport .
However , the additional challenges of physical and cognitive maturation may require careful consideration when determining workloads to enhance performance in adolescents .
Objective The objective of this study was to determine the state of knowledge on the relationship between workloads , physical performance , injury and /or illness in adolescent male football players .
The New Zealand rugby injury and performance project. VI. A prospective cohort study of risk factors for injury in rugby union football
Objectives —Although the nature of rugby injury has been well documented , little is known about key risk factors . A prospect i ve cohort study was undertaken to examine the association between potential risk factors and injury risk , measured both as an injury incidence rate and as a proportion of the playing season missed . The latter measure incorporates a measure of injury severity . Methods —A cohort of 258 male players ( mean ( SD ) age 20.6 ( 3.7 ) years ) were followed through a full competitive season . At a preseason assessment , basic characteristics , health and lifestyle patterns , playing experience , injury experience , training patterns , and anthropometric characteristics were recorded , and then a battery of fitness tests were carried out . Results —A multiple regression model identified grade and previous injury experience as risk factors for in season injury , measured as an injury incidence rate . A second model identified previous injury experience , hours of strenuous physical activity a week , playing position , cigarette smoking status , body mass index , years of rugby participation , stress , aerobic and anaerobic performance , and number of push ups as risk factors for in season injury , measured as proportion of season missed . Conclusions —The findings emphasise the importance of previous injury as a predictor of injury incidence and of missing play . They also show the importance of considering both the incidence rate and severity of injury when identifying risk factors for injury in sport
Of the few studies examining negative consequences associated with workloads , increases in training load led to increases in injury rates , while longer training duration was associated with a greater incidence of illness .
Conclusion The combined capacity for adolescent males to grow , train and improve physical performance highlights and underscores an exciting responsiveness to training in the football environment .
However , the capacity to train has some established barriers for adolescents experiencing high workloads , which could also result in negative consequences .
Background The expectation that training enhances performance is well explored in professional sport .
However , the additional challenges of physical and cognitive maturation may require careful consideration when determining workloads to enhance performance in adolescents .
Objective The objective of this study was to determine the state of knowledge on the relationship between workloads , physical performance , injury and /or illness in adolescent male football players .