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Table 3 Barriers to and facilitators of the implementation of evidence-based injury prevention interventions in soccer

From: Reducing Injuries in Soccer (Football): an Umbrella Review of Best Evidence Across the Epidemiological Framework for Prevention

Implementation barriers [60, 64, 66, 67, 69]

Implementation facilitators [57, 60, 63, 64]

Not having enough time

Proven effect for injury prevention

Not enough space/resources

Proven effect for performance

Poor player buy-in

Pressure from parents

Ignorance of the program

Resources to perform program

Already doing similar exercises

High program self-efficacy

Poor staff communication

 

Competing training priorities

 

Heavy game schedules

 

Low compatibility with coach’s perspective

 

High program complexity

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