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Strength training as dose-dependent, safe injury prevention

Lauersen JB, Andersen TE, Andersen LB · 2018 · British Journal of Sports Medicine 52(24):1557-1563

REZA evidence rating A: High confidence

Methodology

Systematic review, qualitative analysis and meta-analysis

Findings

The protective effect of strength training on acute and overuse injuries increases with the amount of training, without evidence of extra risk.

Practical conclusion for REZA

The most concrete evidence for strength training in clients with recurring complaints. More strength training is demonstrably better here, up to a point.

Original source

DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099078 · PMID: 30131332

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