Real examples demonstrating the clinical and operational impact of VALITICA
The following anonymised case studies illustrate how VALITICA is used within professional football environments. Each example highlights how injury prediction, monitoring and decision support contributed to improved player availability and reduced exposure to soft-tissue injury risk.
Observed Impact:
- Improved alignment between medical and performance departments.
- Earlier detection of elevated injury risk.
- Successful RTP phase control with fewer complications.
- Increased availability of key squad members.
- Reduction of high-risk exposure during congested periods.
| Early Spike Warning During Fixture Congestion
Case Study
Context
First-team squad competing nationally and internationally with three matches in eight days.
Observed development
- Load variability increased rapidly after a high-intensity fixture period.
- Internal load and wellness responses did not adapt at expected rates.
- Model flagged elevated risk (> 75%) for one specific key player.
Action taken
- Training exposure reduced on MD-2.
- Medical evaluation prioritised.
Outcome
Player remained available for all three fixtures without injury.
| RTP Monitoring After Hamstring Injury
Case Study
Context
Player returning from RTP following a grade 2 hamstring strain.
Signals detected
- Asymmetry in mechanical markers during reintegration.
- Elevated RPE despite controlled exposure.
- Subtle deviations from baseline recovery pattern.
Action taken
- Extended controlled conditioning phase by 48 hours.
- Medical and performance staff aligned on clearance pacing.
Outcome
Successful return to full availability with no recurrence throughout the season.
| Subclinical Fatigue Pattern Identification
Case Study
Context
No single-day anomaly observed from raw data.
Model Insight
- Long-term cumulative load trend indicated slow fatigue accumulation.
- Patterns linked to elevated soft-tissue injury probability.
Action taken
Targeted recovery intervention and adjusted MD-1 exposure.
Outcome
Risk score normalised; no injury occurred.
