Fig. 49.1
FIFA 11+ complete warm-up program. http://www.f-marc.com/downloads/posters_generic/english.pdf
Other age groups – children under 14 years old and veterans above 40 – as well as referees have been subjects of studies for the development of preventive programs and the evaluation of their effectiveness [27, 28].
The “FIFA 11+ Referees” is an example of one of these programs and has been worldwide distributed and included in training courses for referees.
Although “FIFA 11+” is scientifically proven to be effective in the prevention of noncontact injuries and target of numerous awareness campaigns and promotion, its dissemination and implementation on a large scale still remains a challenge for sports medicine staff in preventing injuries and promoting football practice on a safety basis and with all possible health benefits [7].
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