Risk Factors for Injuries in Football
University of Iceland · Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center
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Abstract
Background
The injury risk in football is high, but little is known about causes of injury. PURPOSE: To identify risk factors for football injuries using a multivariate model. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective cohort study.
Methods
Participants were 306 male football players from the two highest divisions in Iceland. Before the 1999 football season started, the following factors were examined: height, weight, body composition, flexibility, leg extension power, jump height, peak O(2) uptake, joint stability, and history of previous injury. Injuries and player exposure were recorded throughout the competitive season.
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Keywords
- Medicine
- Football
- Hamstring
- Physical therapy
- Groin
- Injury prevention
- Poison control
- Risk factor
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Good health and well-being
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