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The quality score and scientific level of evidence for articles investigating ‘other’ eccentric exercise as a preventative exercise to prevent injury in professional footballers
| Study name | Study design | Participant details | Playing level | Main finding | Quality score (%) | Level of evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredberg et al18 | Randomised-controlled trial | 209 players from 8 teams | Danish Super League | Does not support eccentric exercise for Achilles and patellar tendons to prevent injuries | 74 | 1++ |
