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@article{sarraj2026eccentric,
  title = {{Eccentric vs. plyometric training for hamstring health in soccer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of injury prevention and athletic performance}},
  author = {Ahmad Rifai Sarraj and Jihan Allaw},
  journal = {Scientific Reports},
  year = {2026},
  month = nov,
  doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-79351-y},
  url = {https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-79351-y},
  note = {CC BY 4.0},
}

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TY  - JOUR
TI  - Eccentric vs. plyometric training for hamstring health in soccer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of injury prevention and athletic performance
AU  - Ahmad Rifai Sarraj
AU  - Jihan Allaw
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/11/06
JO  - Scientific Reports
DO  - 10.1038/s41598-026-79351-y
UR  - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-79351-y
SN  - 2045-2322
ER  -

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