The Impact of Sportsmetrics™ Neuromuscular Training on Injury Risk Factors and Athletic Performance: A Systematic Review

Purpose:Sportsmetrics™, unlike other neuromuscular exercises, is designed not only to prevent injuries but also to enhance performance in sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, and tennis. Unlike other programs, such as FIFA 11+, which have been the subject of numerous review articles, there...

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Main Authors: E Shakiba, H Mohammadi, M.H Alizadeh
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Language:English
Published: Mashhad university of medical Sciences 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Paramedical Science and Rehabilitation
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description Purpose:Sportsmetrics™, unlike other neuromuscular exercises, is designed not only to prevent injuries but also to enhance performance in sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, and tennis. Unlike other programs, such as FIFA 11+, which have been the subject of numerous review articles, there is a lack of systematic reviews on the effects of Sportsmetrics™. Therefore, this study conducted a systematic review to investigate the impact of Sportsmetrics™.Methods:The present research was conducted based on PRISMA guidelines. To find English language articles, the search engines including PubMed, Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, Google Scholar were searched using the keywords Sport specific, Sportsmetrics, Neuromuscular training, performance, function, Prevent, ACL; and Persian language articles search engines from SID and Magiran were searched using the keywords specific exercises, sportsmetrics, neuromuscular training, plyometrics, performance, function, prevention, anterior cruciate ligament in the range of 2000 to 2024. Additionally, the quality assessment of the articles was based on Pedro's checklist done.Results:Inclusion Criteria for Studies Investigating Risk Factors and Athletic Performance followed Sportsmetrics™. After a comprehensive search,19 articles were selected from a pool of 22,987 studies. Among these, seven studies examined injury risk, one study focused on performance, and eleven studies explored both. The most common sports were soccer and volleyball, and the most frequent performance tests were explosive power, speed, and agility. The majority of studies reported a significant reduction in injury risk and a significant improvement in athletic performance.Conclusion:In addition to reducing dynamic knee valgus and landing error, and improving the alignment of the lower limbs, Sportsmetrics™ increase power, speed, agility and core stability. However, in terms of its impact on the balance, the results are contradictory and need further investigation. It is recommended for coaches and athletes to employ specialized Sportsmetrics™ related to their field in order to reduce the risk factors without fear of disrupting sports performance.
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spelling doaj-art-8d1f12ab180e47a4abbf118c796febd22025-08-20T02:48:43ZengMashhad university of medical SciencesJournal of Paramedical Science and Rehabilitation2322-52382345-27302025-03-01141829810.22038/jpsr.2025.81183.263425910The Impact of Sportsmetrics™ Neuromuscular Training on Injury Risk Factors and Athletic Performance: A Systematic ReviewE Shakiba0H Mohammadi1M.H Alizadeh2Department of Sports Injuries and Biomechanics, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health, University of Tehran, Tehran, IranDepartment of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, IranDepartment of Sports Injuries' and Biomechanics, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health, University of Tehran, Tehran, IranPurpose:Sportsmetrics™, unlike other neuromuscular exercises, is designed not only to prevent injuries but also to enhance performance in sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, and tennis. Unlike other programs, such as FIFA 11+, which have been the subject of numerous review articles, there is a lack of systematic reviews on the effects of Sportsmetrics™. Therefore, this study conducted a systematic review to investigate the impact of Sportsmetrics™.Methods:The present research was conducted based on PRISMA guidelines. To find English language articles, the search engines including PubMed, Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, Google Scholar were searched using the keywords Sport specific, Sportsmetrics, Neuromuscular training, performance, function, Prevent, ACL; and Persian language articles search engines from SID and Magiran were searched using the keywords specific exercises, sportsmetrics, neuromuscular training, plyometrics, performance, function, prevention, anterior cruciate ligament in the range of 2000 to 2024. Additionally, the quality assessment of the articles was based on Pedro's checklist done.Results:Inclusion Criteria for Studies Investigating Risk Factors and Athletic Performance followed Sportsmetrics™. After a comprehensive search,19 articles were selected from a pool of 22,987 studies. Among these, seven studies examined injury risk, one study focused on performance, and eleven studies explored both. The most common sports were soccer and volleyball, and the most frequent performance tests were explosive power, speed, and agility. The majority of studies reported a significant reduction in injury risk and a significant improvement in athletic performance.Conclusion:In addition to reducing dynamic knee valgus and landing error, and improving the alignment of the lower limbs, Sportsmetrics™ increase power, speed, agility and core stability. However, in terms of its impact on the balance, the results are contradictory and need further investigation. It is recommended for coaches and athletes to employ specialized Sportsmetrics™ related to their field in order to reduce the risk factors without fear of disrupting sports performance.https://jpsr.mums.ac.ir/article_25910_2529a84622a275993e70138f1e4bcbf7.pdfinjures risk factorperformanceinjury preventionsportsmetrics™neuromuscular training
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The Impact of Sportsmetrics™ Neuromuscular Training on Injury Risk Factors and Athletic Performance: A Systematic Review
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injury prevention
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title The Impact of Sportsmetrics™ Neuromuscular Training on Injury Risk Factors and Athletic Performance: A Systematic Review
title_full The Impact of Sportsmetrics™ Neuromuscular Training on Injury Risk Factors and Athletic Performance: A Systematic Review
title_fullStr The Impact of Sportsmetrics™ Neuromuscular Training on Injury Risk Factors and Athletic Performance: A Systematic Review
title_full_unstemmed The Impact of Sportsmetrics™ Neuromuscular Training on Injury Risk Factors and Athletic Performance: A Systematic Review
title_short The Impact of Sportsmetrics™ Neuromuscular Training on Injury Risk Factors and Athletic Performance: A Systematic Review
title_sort impact of sportsmetrics™ neuromuscular training on injury risk factors and athletic performance a systematic review
topic injures risk factor
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