The quality score and scientific level of evidence for articles investigating muscle imbalance as a risk factor for injury in professional footballers
| Study name | Study design | Participant details | Playing level | Main finding | Quality score (%) | Level of evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Fousekis et al12 | Prospective cohort | 100 players from 4 teams | Greek 3rd Division | Supports muscle imbalance as an injury risk factor and ankle injury | 87 | 2++ |
| *Fousekis et al8 | Prospective cohort | 100 players from 4 teams | Greek 3rd Division | Supports muscle imbalance and hamstring injury | 80 | 2++ |
| *Croisier et al13 | Prospective cohort | 462 players (n of teams not specified) | Brazilian, Belgian and French leagues (Specific level not specified) | Supports muscle imbalance and hamstring injury | 87 | 2++ |
| *Dauty et al14 | Prospective and Retrospective cohort | 28 players (n of teams not specified) | French League 1 | Does not support muscle imbalance and hamstring injury | 100 | 2++ |
*Articles used in more than 1 section.