Table 5.
Common time-loss injuries and non-time-loss injuries in NCAA men’s and women’s volleyball, 2013-2014 to 2014-2015 a
| Injury | Injury Count (%) | Rate and 95% CI (per 1000 AEs) | Most Common Injury Mechanism, n (% Within Injury) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time-loss injuriesb | |||
| Men’s volleyball | |||
| Concussion | 6 (19.4) | 0.34 (0.07-0.61) | Ball contact, 5 (83.3) |
| Hand/Wrist sprain | 5 (16.1) | 0.28 (0.03-0.53) | Noncontact, 2 (40.0) |
| Women’s volleyball | |||
| Ankle sprain | 41 (21.7) | 0.57 (0.39-0.74) | Player contact, 24 (58.5) |
| Concussion | 28 (14.8) | 0.39 (0.24-0.53) | Ball contact, 15 (53.6) |
| Knee sprain | 13 (6.9) | 0.18 (0.08-0.28) | Noncontact, 8 (61.5) |
| Non-time-loss injuriesc | |||
| Men’s volleyball | |||
| Knee inflammatory condition | 11 (21.6) | 0.62 (0.25-0.99) | Noncontact, 6 (54.6) |
| Hand/Wrist sprain | 7 (13.7) | 0.40 (0.10-0.69) | Ball contact, 6 (85.7) |
| Shoulder strain | 6 (11.8) | 0.34 (0.07-0.61) | Noncontact, 4 (66.7) |
| Women’s volleyball | |||
| Hand/Wrist sprain | 21 (6.9) | 0.29 (0.17-0.42) | Ball contact, 16 (76.2) |
| Knee inflammatory condition | 20 (6.5) | 0.28 (0.16-0.40) | Overuse, 15 (75.0) |
| Ankle sprain | 19 (6.2) | 0.26 (0.14-0.38) | Player contact, 9 (47.4) |
NCAA, National Collegiate Athletic Association.
a
Data originate from the Datalys Center for Sports Injury Research and Prevention Injury Surveillance Program, 2013-2014 to 2014-2015.
b
Includes injuries that resulted in participation restriction ≥24 hours.
c
Includes injuries that resulted in participation restriction <24 hours.