Table 2.

Selected extrinsic factors associated with injuries (n=300)

Variable	Injured (%)	Non-injured (%)	Significance
Cool down			p=0.049
Yes	39.3	60.7
No	50.7	49.3
Skills training			p=0.001
Yes	39.0	61.0
No	59.8	40.2
Use of shin guards			p=0.000
Yes	39.1	60.9
No	81.0	19.0
Joint supports
Yes	22.6	77.4
No	53.7	46.3
Training vs match			p=0.000
Training	21.0	79.0
Match	24.0	76.0
Member of national squad			p=0.001
Yes	84.0	16.0
No	41.5	58.5