Number of clubs, teams and players allocated to study arms in the PAFIX clustered randomised controlled trial
| Intervention arm (neuromuscular control programme) | Control arm (sham programme) | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of clubs | 9 | 9 |
| Number of teams | 38 | 59 |
| Number of teams by grade* | ||
| Seniors | 27 | 33 |
| Reserves/Colts | 11 | 26 |
| Number of players | 679 | 885 |
*Grade refers to the level of competitive play. ‘Seniors’ being a better standard of playing competition and ‘Reserves/Colts’ being a lower level standard. In Reserves/Colts, players tend to be slightly younger than players in Seniors teams. (Colts is an under 19 years competition in one region—but only those 18+ years are included in this trial, as per the protocol inclusion criteria).
PAFIX, Preventing Australian Football Injuries through Exercise.