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Performance Recovery in Elite Soccer Athletes Following Achilles Tendon Ruptures: An Analysis Utilizing a Weighted Plus/Minus Metric and Matched-Control Approach

  • By

  • Pedro Diniz

  • Diogo Lacerda

  • Bruno Mendes

  • Hélder Pereira

  • Frederico Castelo Ferreira

  • Gino M. M. J. Kerkhoffs

  • October 18, 2023

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    Achilles tendon ruptures significantly impact elite soccer players, leading to decreased performance and shortened careers post-injury.

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    This study utilized a weighted plus/minus metric to objectively assess individual player performance after Achilles tendon ruptures.

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    Data for the study was sourced from Transfermarkt.com, focusing on players with complete Achilles tendon ruptures and over 90 days absence.

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    A matched-control group was established to compare performance metrics between players who sustained ATRs and those who did not.

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    The analysis included match participation, goals scored, and reasons for absence, providing a comprehensive view of post-injury performance.

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Return-to-performance in elite soccer players after Achilles tendon ruptures: a study using a weighted plus/minus metric and matched-control analysis

  • by Pedro Diniz, Diogo Lacerda, Bruno Mendes, Hélder Pereira, Frederico Castelo Ferreira, Gino M. M. J. Kerkhoffs

  • October 18, 2023

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