L’AlqueriaLab and the UCV are making progress in identifying key factors for reducing injuries in professional basketball

L’AlqueriaLab and the UCV are making progress in identifying key factors for reducing injuries in professional basketball
  • 20 / 03 / 2026

Valencia Basket, through its innovation department L’AlqueriaLab, and the Catholic University of Valencia (UCV), have conducted groundbreaking research that opens new avenues for improving competitive readiness in professional basketball. The study, published in the scientific journal Sports—a high-impact international journal in Sports Science—analyzes the relationship between preseason body composition and the accumulation of injuries throughout the season, using real-world data from the club’s professional players.

 

The results point to a key insight: not all injuries impact team performance equally, and there is a specific player profile that accounts for a large portion of the injury burden during the season. Identifying these risk profiles from the start of the season can make a difference in performance management. In this context, the research suggests that certain body composition indicators, particularly those related to body fat, may be associated with a higher probability of sustaining recurrent injuries—a critical factor in player availability.

 

Beyond the data, the value of the study lies in its practical application: transforming routine preseason evaluations into strategic tools for prevention, planning, and decision-making. This work reinforces Valencia Basket’s commitment to a model based on the integration of science and performance, consolidating L’AlqueriaLab as a leading center for applied research in elite sports.

 

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