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Risk Factors for Soccer Injuries
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Posted on: 01/13/2006
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The number of children ages 12 to 18 playing on soccer teams is increasing every year. Along with increased game play come increased injuries. Ankle and knee injuries occur the most often. In this study risk factors for injury are identified. The long-term goal is to reduce risk factors and prevent injuries.
Over 300 players from 21 different soccer teams joined in this study. Boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 18 were included. Preseason testing included balance testing, vertical jump, two-footed jump, and a 20-meter shuttle run.
Information was collected throughout the season about injuries. An injury report form was filled out. Any time lost from play or practice due to injuries was recorded. The cause and type of each injury was examined. Direct contact with another player or contact with equipment was part of almost half of all injuries.
The authors report risk factors for soccer injuries included:
Previous injury in the past year
Playing with an incompletely healed injury
Left-leg dominance
More injuries occur during game play versus practice
Elite players are more likely to get hurt
The authors conclude injury prevention should be aimed at older players in the more elite divisions. Ankle and knee injury prevention should be emphasized at all levels of play for all players.
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References:
Carolyn A. Emery, PT, PhD, et al. Evaluation of Risk Factors for Injury in Adolescent Soccer. Implementation and Validation of an Injury Surveillance System. In The American Journal of Sports Medicine. December 2005. Vol. 33. No. 12. Pp. 1882-1891.
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