{
  "abstract": "Background and Objectives: Proximal trunk and hip control during dynamic tasks is a key modifiable determinant of dynamic knee valgus (DKV) in soccer players. This study investigated the effects of adding dynamic core stability training (DCS) to the FIFA 11+ warm-up program compared with the FIFA 11+ on DKV, single-leg athletic stability, and isometric hip muscle strength in amateur soccer players. Methods: A single-blinded, parallel-group randomized controlled trial was conducted on 40 amateur soccer players (mean age 16.6 ± 3.1 years). Participants were randomly allocated to either DCS+FIFA 11+ training or FIFA 11+ alone, with both interventions performed three times per week for 8 weeks. DKV, single-leg athletic stability and isometric hip strength was assessed at the baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks. Data were analyzed using linear mixed-effects models to examine Group, Time, and Group × Time effects, with participant included as a random effect. Benjamini-Hochberg false discovery rate adjustment was applied to the Group × Time comparisons. Results: Significant Time effects were observed for all outcomes. After Benjamini-Hochberg correction, significant Group × Time interactions were observed for left-leg athletic stability (adjusted p < 0.001; ηp² = 0.243), left hip abductor strength (adjusted p = 0.025; ηp² = 0.125), and right and left hip external rotator strength (adjusted p < 0.001 and <0.001; ηp² = 0.302 and 0.404 respectively), with greater improvements in the DCS+FIFA 11+ group. Both groups demonstrated reductions in right and left DKV over time; however, Group × Time interactions were not significant for either DKV measure. Conclusions: Adding dynamic core stability training to the FIFA 11+ was associated with greater longitudinal improvements in left-leg athletic stability and hip muscle strength outcomes, particularly left hip abductor and bilateral hip external rotator strength. Supplementing the FIFA 11+ with DCS training may provide additional benefits for selected aspects of lower-extremity movement control and proximal muscle strength in amateur soccer players.",
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  "affiliations": [
    "Department of Physical Therapy, Riphah International University, Lahore 54660, Pakistan.",
    "Foundation University Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.",
    "School of Health Sciences, University of Management & Technology, Lahore 54770, Pakistan."
  ],
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  "author_total": 4,
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      "name": "Muhammad Furqan Hassan"
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      "name": "Rabiya Noor"
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    {
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      "name": "Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi"
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      "name": "Muhammad Salman Bashir",
      "orcid": "0000-0002-5428-7858"
    }
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  "bibtex": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/6ewkc3n2a505x.bib",
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  "doi": "10.3390/jfmk11040396",
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  "language": "eng",
  "licence": "CC-BY",
  "licence_label": "CC BY",
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  "native_subjects": [
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  "pdf_url": "https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC13692469?pdf=render",
  "pmcid": "PMC13692469",
  "pmid": "42924675",
  "published": "2026-10-01",
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  "ris": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/6ewkc3n2a505x.ris",
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      "origin": "openalex:2746|Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques",
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  "title": "Effects of Dynamic Core Stability Training as an Adjunct to the FIFA 11+ Program on Dynamic Knee Valgus, Single-Leg Athletic Stability, and Isometric Hip Strength in Amateur Soccer Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial.",
  "title_text": "Effects of Dynamic Core Stability Training as an Adjunct to the FIFA 11+ Program on Dynamic Knee Valgus, Single-Leg Athletic Stability, and Isometric Hip Strength in Amateur Soccer Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial.",
  "type": "peer-reviewed",
  "updated_at": "2026-10-30T12:20:36Z",
  "url": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/6ewkc3n2a505x",
  "venue": "Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology",
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