Table 2.
Change in fitness parameters for total sample and athletes with and without injuries.
| Fitness Parameters | Total (n = 89) | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes (n = 34) | No (n = 55) | ||
| Change in jump agility (s) | 0.7 ± 0.7 | 0.4 ± 0.5 * | 0.8 ± 0.8 * |
| Change in isometric leg strength right (N/kg) | −0.5 ± 1.9 | −0.6 ± 1.8 | −0.4 ± 1.9 |
| Change in isometric leg strength left (N/kg) | −0.4 ± 2.1 | −0.7 ± 2.2 | −0.2 ± 2.1 |
| Change in core flexion strength (N/kg) | 0.4 ± 1.4 | 0.6 ± 1.3 | 0.2 ± 1.5 |
| Change in core extension strength (N/kg) | 0.1 ± 1.3 | −0.1 ± 1.3 | 0.1 ± 1.4 |
| Change in counter movement jump right (cm) | 0.0 ± 2.3 | −0.3 ± 2.8 | 0.1 ± 1.8 |
| Change in counter movement jump left (cm) | 0.2 ± 2.2 | −0.1 ± 2.3 | 0.3 ± 2.1 |
| Change in counter movement jump bilateral (cm) | 0.9 ± 3.0 | 0.2 ± 2.8 | 1.2 ± 3.1 |
| Change in reactive strength index (index) | 0.0 ± 0.3 | −0.1 ± 0.3 | 0.0 ± 0.3 |
| Change in postural stability left/right (index) | −0.5 ± 0.8 | −0.6 ± 0.8 | −0.4 ± 0.8 |
| Change in postural stability forward/backward (index) | −0.5 ± 1.2 | −0.5 ± 1.3 | −0.5 ± 1.1 |
Note: Change in fitness parameters: Positive value indicates better performance at end of season testing. * significant difference between injured and non-injured athletes (p = 0.03); bold value indicates significant risk factor.