injury-prevention
Scientific Reports, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-48999-x Virtual reality-assisted neuromuscular training effects on agility performance and injury prevention in basketball athletes: a controlled laboratory experiment

Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are among the most severe a competitive athlete can face. The ACL is crucial in maintaining both stability and functionality of the knee joint.
Hamstring injuries are among the most common injuries in sports, particularly in activities involving sprinting and rapid acceleration. They account for roughly 10 % of injuries in field-based sports and often result in significant time away from competition. Despite their frequency, the mechanisms underlying the effectiveness of certain training programs in preventing these injuries remain poorl…



