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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of injury prevention exercise programmes and the FIFA 11+ among Malaysian elite soccer league coaches
Muhammad Hamdan1, Raihana Sharir2, Yeo Wee Kian3, Radin Rafeeuddin Radin Dzulfakar1, Helber Richard4, Raja Mohammed Firhad Raja Azidin5
1 Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, UiTM, Shah Alam, Malaysia
2 Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, UiTM; National Football Academy, UiTM-MOHE-FAM, UiTM, Shah Alam, Malaysia
3 National Sports Institute, Bukit Jalil, Malaysia
4 Selangor Football Club, Red Giant Sdn. Bhd. Selangor, Malaysia
5 Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, UiTM; National Football Academy, UiTM-MOHE-FAM, UiTM, Shah Alam, Malaysia; Selangor Football Club, Red Giant Sdn. Bhd. Selangor, Malaysia
Correspondence Address:
Raja Mohammed Firhad Raja Azidin
Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, UiTM; National Football Academy, UiTM-MOHE-FAM, UiTM, Shah Alam, Malaysia; Selangor Football Club, Red Giant Sdn. Bhd. Selangor
Malaysia
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/mohe.mohe_22_22
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Background: A number of injury prevention programmes have been introduced in soccer. However, the familiarity and utility of these programmes by coaches in Malaysia is yet to be determined. Aim and Objectives: This study aimed to record the knowledge, attitude and practice of injury prevention exercise programmes (IPEPs), specifically the FIFA 11+, amongst coaches of elite league teams in Malaysia.
Materials and Methods: Active coaches from four elite soccer leagues (Super League, Premier League, President's Cup and Youth Cup) in Malaysia were invited to participate. Thirty-three (n = 33) responses were returned.
Results: Most respondents (87.9%) agree that soccer players are at high risk of lower-limb injury, and that it could have adverse effects on teams' and players' performances, careers and quality of life. More than two-thirds (71.9%) of respondents were optimistic about lower-limb soccer injury prophylaxis, however, familiarity toward the FIFA 11+ was considerably low, thus its practice is relatively low. Most respondents familiar to the programme believe that improvements could be introduced to suit their teams better or develop an own version of the FIFA 11+ specifically tailored for their teams. Having the need for equipment and lack of supervision may hinder IPEP maintenance in a team.
Conclusion: Injury prevention programmes need early implementation and progressive variation for ongoing practice. Clearly, no IPEP may serve as the perfect 'one-programme-fits-all' injury prevention measure. This study may provide some insight for practitioners and soccer club organizers to develop future IPEPs and exercise better programme delivery amongst professional soccer teams.
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