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Rethinking Warm-Ups for Injury Prevention
This chapter examines the effectiveness of warm-up routines in preventing sports injuries, challenging the traditional reliance on static stretching and weightlifting. It emphasizes the significance of dynamic stretching, strength, and plyometric exercises, while considering the comprehensiveness of the FIFA 11 warm-up protocol. The chapter concludes with a call for further research to better understand the complexities of injury risk and the role of warm-ups in athletic performance.