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This chapter summarizes current data related to the epidemiology of soccer-related injuries and injury prevention programs designed to reduce the risk of these injuries. Studies regarding the Prevent Injury and Enhance Performance (PEP) program and the 11+ program (FIFA 11+) are summarized. A newer study on the video analysis of ACL injury mechanisms is detailed. Compliance with training is demonstrated to be a critical component of injury prevention efforts.

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  3. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MI, USA

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Silvers-Granelli, H.J., Brophy, R.H., Mandelbaum, B.R. (2018). ACL Injury Prevention in Soccer: The Santa Monica Experience. In: Noyes, F., Barber-Westin, S. (eds) ACL Injuries in the Female Athlete. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-56558-2_19

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