FIFA 11+ KIDS program and injury prevention

Coach/Teacher, General, Official/Administrator, Participant/Parent

November 4, 2024

A study published this July assessed whether the FIFA 11+ KIDS program prevents soccer injuries in children. In the study, the authors reviewed previous work on the program and reported that the program showed effectiveness at reducing soccer injuries among children. The researchers also reported that the program improved other physical abilities in children, which may help them beyond the playing field.

To read the full article, visit the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research:

https://josr-online.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13018-024-04876-9

To learn more about running injuries, visit the following Active and Safe webpage:

Soccer: https://activesafe.ca/soccer/