Effectiveness and Process Evaluation of the Injury-preventive Program #Utviklingsklar

Launched by NORWEGIAN SCHOOL OF SPORT SCIENCES · Jun 26, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying an injury-prevention program called #Utviklingsklar, aimed at reducing sports injuries among young players in handball and football. The researchers want to see if changing how coaches train their teams—like including warm-up exercises to prevent injuries and better managing players who feel pain—can help lower the number of new and recurring injuries. The study will involve 30 clubs, where some will follow the new injury prevention methods while others will continue their usual training. Players will report any injuries they experience, and some clubs will also be observed and interviewed to gather more detailed information.

To participate in this trial, clubs must have at least one club leader, 2 to 6 teams, and one coach for each team. Players must be ages 12 and older to be eligible. Throughout the season, participants can expect to be part of a structured training program focusing on safety and injury prevention, and they will help provide valuable insights into how these practices impact the health of young athletes in organized sports. This trial will help improve our understanding of how to keep youth athletes safe and healthy while they play.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion criteria:
• • -Clubs are eligible for participation if they are able to participate with one club leader, 2-6 teams, and a minimum of one coach from each of the participating teams
• Exclusion criteria:
• • Players under the age of 12
• • Coaches under the age of 16