Milad Mohib1, Nicholas Moser1, Richard Kim1, Maathavan Thillai1, Robert Gringmuth1. 1. Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Sports & Rehabilitation Specialist, Acupuncture, Clinical Director of Sports Centres, Assistant Professor, CMCC, Chair Medical Advisory Committee OSA, Provincial & National Soccer Training Centres-Ontario, Medical Coordinator, Toronto Lynx Soccer Club.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: With over 200 million amateur players worldwide, soccer is one of the most popular and internationally recognized sports today. By understanding how and why soccer injuries occur we hope to reduce prevalent injuries amongst elite soccer athletes. METHODS: Via a prospective cohort, we examined both male and female soccer players eligible to train with the Ontario Soccer Association provincial program between the ages of 13 to 17 during the period of October 10, 2008 and April 20, 2012. Data collection occurred during all player exposures to potential injury. Exposures occurred at the Soccer Centre, Ontario Training grounds and various other venues on multiple playing surfaces. RESULTS: A total number of 733 injuries were recorded. Muscle strain, pull or tightness was responsible for 45.6% of all injuries and ranked as the most prevalent injury. DISCUSSION: As anticipated, the highest injury reported was muscular strain, which warrants more suitable preventive programs aimed at strengthening and properly warming up the players' muscles.
INTRODUCTION: With over 200 million amateur players worldwide, soccer is one of the most popular and internationally recognized sports today. By understanding how and why soccer injuries occur we hope to reduce prevalent injuries amongst elite soccer athletes. METHODS: Via a prospective cohort, we examined both male and female soccer players eligible to train with the Ontario Soccer Association provincial program between the ages of 13 to 17 during the period of October 10, 2008 and April 20, 2012. Data collection occurred during all player exposures to potential injury. Exposures occurred at the Soccer Centre, Ontario Training grounds and various other venues on multiple playing surfaces. RESULTS: A total number of 733 injuries were recorded. Muscle strain, pull or tightness was responsible for 45.6% of all injuries and ranked as the most prevalent injury. DISCUSSION: As anticipated, the highest injury reported was muscular strain, which warrants more suitable preventive programs aimed at strengthening and properly warming up the players' muscles.
Authors: Franck Le Gall; Christopher Carling; Thomas Reilly; Henry Vandewalle; Julia Church; Pierre Rochcongar Journal: Am J Sports Med Date: 2006-01-25 Impact factor: 6.202