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Injuries in soccer.

W C McMaster, M Walter

    The American Journal of Sports Medicine
    |November 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    This study analyzed soccer injuries in a professional team during the 1976-77 season. Most injuries were minor, affecting midfielders and forwards, with foot/ankle sprains being most common.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Orthopedics
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Soccer's growing popularity necessitates understanding its injury landscape.
    • Limited American literature exists on soccer-specific injuries.
    • Professional soccer teams require detailed injury surveillance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document the injury profile of a professional soccer team.
    • To identify injury patterns across playing positions.
    • To compare soccer's injury potential with other sports.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of injuries over the 1976-77 season.
    • Categorization of injuries by playing position, game/practice setting, and type.
    • Documentation of injury severity and impact on player availability.

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    Main Results:

    • 60 total injuries recorded: 35 in games, 25 in practice.
    • Midfielders and forwards sustained the most injuries.
    • Foot and ankle sprains were most frequent, followed by muscle strains; most were minor.

    Conclusions:

    • Soccer presents a lower injury risk compared to American football.
    • Physicians and trainers need soccer-specific knowledge for prevention and care.
    • Further research is needed to address the needs of this growing sport.