@article{ref1,
title="Motor ability and personality with reference to soccer injuries",
journal="Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness",
year="1990",
author="Taimela, S. and Osterman, L. and Kujala, U. and Lehto, Mark R. and Korhonen, Tellervo and Alaranta, H.",
volume="30",
number="2",
pages="194-201",
abstract="Thirty-seven male soccer players performed a series of motor ability tests and answered the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (the 16PF). A past-injury examination and interview was performed by a physician and occurrence of injuries was followed up prospectively for one year. Stepwise regression analyses revealed significant associations between past injuries and long reaction time as well as personality factors N (astute) and H (shy). We conclude that both weakness of motor abilities, especially long reaction time, and a specific personality type may predispose a player to soccer injuries.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-4707",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}