Two or Four Weeks Acute: Chronic Workload Ratio Is More Useful to Prevent Injuries in Soccer?

This study was conducted to determine if the acute: chronic workload ratio (ACWR) is related incidence of non-contact injuries. The purpose compare external load injured and non-injured soccer players with same characteristics, such as position age. present analysis considers both four two weeks preceding an injury. Physical characteristics were recorded analyzed through global positioning systems (GPS) evaluation over one season 24 competitive microcycles, 144 training sessions, 32 matches in a total 35 professional from Greek Super League 1 2. loads calculated distance (TD), 15–20 km/h, 20–25 25–30 accelerations (ACC) > 2.5 m/s2, decelerations (DEC) m/s2). Nine athletes exceeded critical threshold ACWR 1.3 several times compared that did not reach this level. showed subsequent occurrence injury but can vary. seems be mainly influenced by assessing last before