The quality score and scientific level of evidence for articles investigating hamstring eccentric exercise as a preventative exercise to prevent injury in professional footballers
| Study name | Study design | Participant details | Playing level | Main finding | Quality score (%) | Level of evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnason et al16 | Non-randomised controlled trial | 18 to 24 players per team: 24 to 31 teams | Icelandic Premier League and 1st Division Norwegian Premier League | Supports hamstring eccentric exercise to prevent injuries | 54 | 2+ |
| *Croisier et al13 | Prospective cohort | 462 players (n of teams not specified) | Brazilian, Belgian and French leagues (Specific level not specified) | Supports hamstring eccentric exercise | 71 | 2+ |
| Askling et al17 | Randomised controlled trial | 30 players from 2 teams | Swedish Premier League | Supports hamstring eccentric exercise | 69 | 1+ |
*Article used in more than 1 section.