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Citation |
Sousa P, Rebelo A, Brito J. Phys. Ther. Sport 2013; 14(3): 146-151. |
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Affiliation |
Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, R. Dr. Plácido Costa 91, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal. Electronic address: pedromrdesousa@yahoo.com. |
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(Copyright © 2013, Elsevier Publishing) |
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23072932 |
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Abstract |
BACKGROUND: Epidemiological studies in soccer are important for injury prevention. However, most of the available information is limited to elite players. OBJECTIVE: To determine the epidemiology of injuries in amateur soccer players on artificial turf. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study during one competitive season (2010-2011). SETTING: Amateur soccer players. Participants: 231 players (aged 24.7; range: 18-38 years). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Injury incidence was recorded prospectively according to the consensus statement for soccer. RESULTS: 213 injuries were recorded; 57% of the players suffered injuries. Injury incidence was 5.1 (95% CI: 4.3-5.9) injuries/1000 h exposure. Injury incidence was higher in matches than in training (32.2 [95% CI: 23.1-41.3] vs. 2.4 [95% CI: 1.8-3.0] injuries/1000 h; p < 0.001). The thigh (22.1%), knee (20.2%), and ankle (19.2%) were the most affected regions. The most frequent diagnoses were thigh strain/muscle rupture (18.3%), and ankle and knee strain/ligament injury (17.3% and 11.3%, respectively). Time-loss due to injury was 20.3 (95% CI: 16.8-23.73) days. Most injuries (79%) were traumatic; 21% were overuse injuries. Re-injuries accounted for 10% of all injuries sustained during the season. CONCLUSIONS: Injury incidence in amateur soccer players is higher during matches played on artificial turf than during training sessions. Language: en |