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Lacrosse Injuries.

D N Kulund, T L Schildwachter, F C McCue

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    |July 23, 2016
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    Lacrosse has fewer injuries than expected, despite physical play and minimal protective gear. This study examines injury rates in this dynamic sport.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Orthopedics
    • Injury Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Lacrosse involves physical contact, stick use, and limited protective equipment.
    • Previous assumptions suggested higher injury rates due to these factors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze and quantify injury incidence and severity in lacrosse.
    • To compare observed injury rates with expectations based on the sport's nature.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of injury data from lacrosse participants.
    • Analysis of injury types, mechanisms, and severity.

    Main Results:

    • Lacrosse injuries are less frequent than anticipated.
    • Injury severity is generally lower than expected given the sport's rules and equipment.

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    Conclusions:

    • The actual injury profile of lacrosse appears favorable.
    • Further research could explore protective factors or specific injury prevention strategies.