Kjell Svensson1, Marie Alricsson2,3, Gustav Karnebäck4, Theo Magounakis5, Suzanne Werner4,6. 1. Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. kjell.svensson@ki.se. 2. Department of Health Sciences, Swedish Winter Sport Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, Östersund, Sweden. 3. Department of Sport Sciences, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden. 4. Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. 5. Clinic of Radiology, Gällivare Hospital, Gällivare, Sweden. 6. CIFU/Capio Artro Clinic, Sophiahemmet, Box 5605, 114 86, Stockholm, Sweden.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to make a comparison between players in two age groups in an elite male soccer team regarding injury localisation within the muscle-tendon unit, injury size and muscle group in terms of muscle injuries of the lower extremity. METHODS: Cohort study based on data collected from a Swedish elite male soccer team during the seasons 2007-2012. In total, 145 muscle injuries were included. Injury localisation to the tendon or muscle, the size of haematoma and the affected muscle group were assessed using ultrasound. Age comparison was made between younger players (≤23 years) and older players (>23 years). RESULTS: No difference regarding injury localisation to either the tendon or the muscle, or the size of haematoma between the two age groups was found. However, the older group of players suffered a significantly higher number of injuries to the triceps surae than the younger players (p = 0.012). CONCLUSIONS: In a Swedish team of male soccer players at elite level, there was no difference between players 23 years or younger and players older than 23 years, in terms of injury distribution to muscles or tendons. Players older than 23 years sustained more injuries to triceps surae when compared with players 23 years or younger. The clinical relevance is to pay attention to muscle function of triceps surae in older players and to screen those players who may need an injury prevention programme. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: II.
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to make a comparison between players in two age groups in an elite male soccer team regarding injury localisation within the muscle-tendon unit, injury size and muscle group in terms of muscle injuries of the lower extremity. METHODS: Cohort study based on data collected from a Swedish elite male soccer team during the seasons 2007-2012. In total, 145 muscle injuries were included. Injury localisation to the tendon or muscle, the size of haematoma and the affected muscle group were assessed using ultrasound. Age comparison was made between younger players (≤23 years) and older players (>23 years). RESULTS: No difference regarding injury localisation to either the tendon or the muscle, or the size of haematoma between the two age groups was found. However, the older group of players suffered a significantly higher number of injuries to the triceps surae than the younger players (p = 0.012). CONCLUSIONS: In a Swedish team of male soccer players at elite level, there was no difference between players 23 years or younger and players older than 23 years, in terms of injury distribution to muscles or tendons. Players older than 23 years sustained more injuries to triceps surae when compared with players 23 years or younger. The clinical relevance is to pay attention to muscle function of triceps surae in older players and to screen those players who may need an injury prevention programme. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: II.
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