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Background and Aims The most important risk factors for knee injuries include weakness in core stability, poor postural stability, and excessive dynamic valgus of the knee. One of the most successful protocols for preventing knee injuries in female athletes is specialized sportsmetrics soccer training. It seems that the effect of this protocol on the core stability of female soccer players with knee valgus has not been studied. Methods In the present study, 24 footballers with knee valgus in the training (12 people) and the control (12 people) groups participated in specialized sportsmetrics soccer training and regular pre-season exercises for six weeks, respectively. The tests consisted of a core stability test (trunk flexor, trunk extensor, right side bridge, and left side bridge), postural stability (Y balance), and dynamic knee valgus (during the scoring of landing error test). Results Analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data (P≤0.05) in SPSS software, version 25. The results showed a significant improvement (P=0.01) in postural stability (from 105.2 to 116.7 cm), core stability (from 38.2 to 41.1 s), and knee valgus (from 25.3 to 12.4 degrees). Conclusion According to the results of the study, the present protocol, which is designed to prevent knee injuries in female soccer players, modifies all three risk factors for knee injuries (weakness in core stability, poor postural stability, and knee valgus). Therefore, this protocol is recommended for all female soccer players with dynamic knee valgus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
