Common American football injuries

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Haeufig vorkommende Verletzungen im American Football
Autor:Saal, Jeffrey A.
Erschienen in:Sports medicine
Veröffentlicht:12 (1991), 2, S. 132-147, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource Elektronische Ressource (online)
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:0112-1642, 1179-2035
DOI:10.2165/00007256-199112020-00005
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Erfassungsnummer:PU199202051209
Quelle:BISp

Abstract

As many as 1.5 million young men participate in American football in the United States. An estimated 1.2 million football-related injuries are sustained annually. Since the 1970s epidemiological studies have shown that the risk of injury is higher in older athletes and lower in teams with more experienced coaches and more assistant coaches. 51 of injuries occurred at training; contact sessions were 4.7 times more likely to produce injuries than controlled sessions. Injury rates were reduced by wearing shorter cleats and preseason conditioning. Overall, lower extremity injuries accounted for 50 of all injuries (with knee injuries accounting for up to 36). Upper extremity injuries accounted for 30. In general, sprains and strains account for 40 of injuries, contusions 25, fractures 10, concussions 5 and dislocations 15. Cervical spine injuries have the potential to be catastrophic, but they declined dramatically in the decade 1975 to 1984, due to the impact of rule changes modifying tackling and blocking techniques and improved fitness, equipment and coaching. Appropriate diagnostic evaluation of cervical injuries is mandatory. The evidence supporting prophylactic knee bracing is not compelling and does not mandate compulsory or routine use. Verf.-Referat (gekuerzt)