Mechanical factors are often overlooked when analyzing a soccer player’s performance and injury causation. A significant percentage of so-called “overuse injuries” are more accurately described as “overload tissue damage,” directly linked to an athlete's technical capacity.
These injuries stem from coordinative patterns that athletes consistently repeat across various sport’s actions and daily life movements. The repeated application of inappropriate load to a specific structure creates the conditions for such injuries.
Joe Willock presents an interesting case where a series of seemingly unrelated injuries likely share a common underlying cause, putting his career at risk over the years. In this new Player Report, I explore how his situation can be reassessed. At Spandrel Analytics, I integrate various factors that may seem unrelated to uncover the potential sources of damage, generating valuable insights for rehabilitation, injury prevention, and training.
Our analysis models become increasingly sophisticated and information-rich when supplemented with data from the club or player, such as physiological, morphological, nutritional, and medical information. This approach creates new opportunities for integration and provides a more comprehensive perspective to assist both the athlete and the team.
As this report illustrates, if a player’s performance analysis (whether for improvement or rehabilitation) is not multifactorial, the likelihood of persistent performance limitations remains high and may even worsen over time.
If you have athletes facing performance or injury challenges and are seeking a fresh, innovative approach, please contact me at spandrelsport@gmail.com.
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