Can Thermal Imaging Help Reduce Injuries in Football Players?

Can Thermal Imaging Help Reduce Injuries in Football Players?

Methods: Thermal images were taken of 24 football players from the Spanish LaLiga. If the images revealed any anomalies, specific interventions were implemented for the individual players, such as cold-water immersion or physiotherapy treatment.

Results Injuries without thermal imaging and corresponding treatment: 15 per season. Injuries with thermal imaging and corresponding treatment: 6 per season.

But:  More studies are needed to confirm these findings. The combination of thermal imaging with other stress and load markers requires further investigation.

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