Overall scientific level of evidence for the ‘top 3’ risk factors and graded recommendation for the ‘top 3’ screening tests and preventative exercises as rated by premier league teams
| Risk factor | Level of evidence |
| Previous injury | 2++ |
| Fatigue | 4 |
| Muscle imbalance | Inconclusive |
| Screening test | Graded recommendation |
| Functional movement screen | D |
| Questionnaire: Psychological evaluation | D |
| Isokinetic muscle testing | D |
| Preventative exercise | Graded recommendation |
| Hamstring eccentric | C |
| Other eccentric | D |
| Balance and proprioception: Knee and Ankle | D |