Table 2.
Most common body part injured, most common type of acute and overuse injuries, and age of the injured players. Values are numbers (percentages) of participants unless otherwise indicated
| Intervention group (n=958) | Control group (n=879) | |
|---|---|---|
| Body category: | ||
| Ankle | 31 (30.1) | 47 (24.1) |
| Knee | 25 (24.3) | 44 (22.6) |
| Finger | 10 (9.7) | 22 (11.3) |
| Head | 7 (6.8) | 11 (5.6) |
| Low back | 7 (6.8) | 9 (4.6) |
| Shoulder | 4 (3.9) | 11 (5.6) |
| Acute injuries: | ||
| Sprains | 48 (56.5) | 75 (48.1) |
| Contusions | 15 (17.6) | 30 (19.2) |
| Fractures | 8 (9.4) | 18 (11.5) |
| Strains | 6 (7.1) | 11 (7.1) |
| Overuse injuries: | ||
| Anterior lower leg pain (periostitis) | 5 (27.8) | 20 (51.3) |
| Knee pain | 5 (27.8) | 6 (15.4) |
| Low back pain | 3 (16.7) | 5 (12.8) |
| Mean (SD) age of injured players in years* | 17.3 (0.7) | 17.1 (0.7) |
*
Range 15-18 years in both groups.