Effects of strength training on ankle injuries in soccer players: a systematic review

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was (I) to determine the quality evidence from studies evaluating effects strength training on incidence ankle injuries in soccer and (II) effectiveness soccer. Methods: Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) statements were considered using keywords associated with injuries, training, following four databases used: PubMed, Web Science, Scopus, SPORTDiscus. articles included assessed PEDro scale. Results: Of 721 retrieved, two study. total population 132 male participants, including professional players youth players. Strength young could reduce risk injury improve parameters related sports performance; however, found no statistically significant differences between proprioceptive control groups. Conclusions: had a high bias, indicating low evidence. In addition, it impossible whether effectively reduced Keywords: Sports, sprains, athletic resistance