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Injuries in Female Futsal Players: A Systematic Review
Luis Miguel Fernández-Galván1,2,3, Carlos Hernández Santana1, Carlos López-Nuevo1
1Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Science, European University, 28670 Madrid, Spain.
Sports (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 26, 2024
Summary
Female futsal players most commonly sustain ankle injuries, particularly sprains among amateurs. Understanding these injury patterns is crucial for developing targeted prevention strategies in women's futsal.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Futsal Science
Background:
- Injuries pose significant challenges for athletes and sports teams.
- Female futsal players experience a high incidence of injuries.
- Epidemiological data on these injuries is essential for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the incidence and epidemiological data of injuries in female futsal players.
- To identify common injury locations and types.
- To differentiate injury patterns between elite and amateur female futsal players.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was performed across major scientific databases (PubMed, Scopus, SportDiscus, Web of Science).
- Nine relevant studies were selected for analysis.
- Data extraction focused on injury incidence, location, type, and player level (elite vs. amateur).
Main Results:
- Ankle injuries are most frequent (28.15%), followed by thigh (19.99%), knee (18.41%), and groin (17.26%).
- Sprains (40.6%) are more common than strains (27.05%).
- Amateur players report higher rates of thigh injuries and ankle sprains compared to elite players.
Conclusions:
- Ankle injuries, especially sprains, are the most prevalent in female futsal.
- Amateur female futsal players are particularly susceptible to ankle sprains and thigh injuries.
- Findings can inform targeted injury prevention strategies for female futsal players.
