ArticleBiology of sport2026
How do muscle injuries relate to return-to-performance metrics in male elite football players?
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- Return of match running performance following muscle strain injuries of varying severity in professional football.Biology of sport · 2026Article
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to analyze how the type, location, and severity of injury are associated with the time elapsed since the return to training and matches of male football players to reach fitness values comparable to pre-injury levels. A longitudinal analysis was conducted on 333 male football players from an elite Spanish football club over five seasons (2017/18 to 2021/22). A total of 234 injuries (including medical attention) were included in the analysis. The study focused on hamstring and quadriceps injuries, examining high-speed running, sprint distance, and maximum velocity before and after injury. Results indicated that hamstring injuries significantly impact V
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