High-Speed Running and Injury Risk in Soccer: A Systematic Review
Abstract
Objectives: this systematic review aims to synthesize evidence on the associations between players’ naturally occurring exposure to high-speed running (training and match; absolute and individualized thresholds; acute and chronic metrics) and both injury risk and injury occurrence in soccer players, and to identify methodological and contextual factors that may explain heterogeneity across studies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Sports injuries and prevention
Sports Performance and Training
Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
Publication details
- Journal / source
- OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
- Publication date
- 18 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint