EPICInjury Prevention in Youth and Adult Amateur Football via Knee Control+

The study aims to prevent injuries among youth and adult amateur football players during the 2025 football season. It focuses on teaching football coaches and players exercises from the Knee Control+ program to reduce injuries. Fitness coaches from an organization called Friskis&Svettis will lead the intervention by educating football coaches through workshops and site visits. This study is essential as it seeks to lower injury rates, allowing players to remain active and healthy throughout the season. By involving club representatives and coaches in the development of support materials, the study ensures the interventions are practical and tailored to the needs of the participants. Participants, including football coaches and players, will engage in workshops and training sessions focused on injury prevention exercises. The study will collect data using online surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions on injury rates and training behaviors. It will look at how often teams use the Knee Control+ exercises and track injury occurrences throughout the season. The study will compare groups receiving the program against those who do not to determine the success of the intervention. Coaches and players provide feedback throughout the process, ensuring the approach is continually refined and effective.