The Football Association Medical Research Programme: an audit of injuries in professional football—analysis of hamstring injuries

Woods, Carol L.; Hawkins, Richard; Maltby, S; Hülse, M.; Thomas, Abbey C.; Hodson, A

doi:10.1136/bjsm.2002.002352

articleBritish Journal of Sports MedicineJan 29, 2004BRONZE OA

The Football Association Medical Research Programme: an audit of injuries in professional football—analysis of hamstring injuries

CLCarol L. Woods RHRichard Hawkins SMS Maltby MHM. Hülse ACAbbey C. Thomas

English Institute of Sport · The Football Association

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Abstract

Objective

To conduct a detailed analysis of hamstring injuries sustained in English professional football over two competitive seasons.

Methods

Club medical staff at 91 professional football clubs annotated player injuries over two seasons. A specific injury audit questionnaire was used together with a weekly form that documented each clubs’ current injury status.

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1,083

total citations

FWCI: 17.87
Percentile: 100%
References: 66

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Authors

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Topics & keywords

Topics

Keywords

Hamstring
Football
Hamstring injury
Medicine
Physical therapy
Club
Football players
Biceps

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