van den Bongard, Franziska http://orcid.org/0009-0003-2292-5397
Gowik, Julia Kristin
Coenen, Jessica
Jakobsmeyer, Rasmus
Reinsberger, Claus http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0283-5963
Funding for this research was provided by:
Heinz-Nixdorf-Westfalian Foundation
Universität Paderborn
Article History
Received: 28 September 2023
Accepted: 22 January 2024
First Online: 29 March 2024
Declarations
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: CR receives research support from the Heinz-Nixdorf Westfalen Foundation and the Federal Institute of Sports Sciences (Germany). He is a member of the Medical Commission of the German Soccer Association (DFB) and serves as chief medical officer at national games for which he receives compensation. He serves as a consultant for the European Football Association (UEFA) and organizes CME and other educational activities for the Westfalian Medical Board. The other authors declare no conflict of interest.
: This study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. The study protocol and the informed consent, obtained by each participant before enrolment, were approved by the ethics committee of the Westfalian Medical Board.