Contemporary practices of physical trainers in professional soccer: A qualitative study

Contemporary practices of physical trainers in professional soccer: A qualitative study

IntroductionPhysical trainers (PTs) are integral for managing load, reducing injury and optimizing performance in professional soccer. However, little is known about how this practitioners operate in the applied setting and how some of the nuances experienced influence practice.MethodsThis study exp...

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Main Authors:	Joel Barrera-Díaz, António J. Figueiredo, Adam Field, Bruno Ferreira, Sérgio M. Querido, João Renato Silva, João Ribeiro, Ismael Pinto, Patricio Cornejo, Hernan Torres, Alvaro Saffa, Hugo Sarmento
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-09-01
Series:	Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:	physical abilities evaluation monitoring and control injury prevention optimization professional football
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1101958/full

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