Table 4 Characteristics of time-loss injuries sustained by players
Characteristics | Males n (%) | Females n (%) | Total n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Player’s position | |||
Striker | 2 (13) | 1 (17) | 3 (14) |
Midfielder | 10 (62) | 2 (33) | 12 (54) |
Defender | 4 (25) | 1 (17) | 5 (23) |
Goalkeeper | 0 (0) | 2 (33) | 2 (9) |
Period of match | |||
1st Half | 3 (19) | 2 (33) | 5 (23) |
2nd Half | 12 (75) | 4 (67) | 16 (73) |
Extra time | 1 (6) | 0 (0) | 1 (4) |
Injury mechanism | |||
Contact | 13 (81) | 6 (100) | 19 (86) |
No contact | 3 (19) | 0 (0) | 3 (14) |
Injury type | |||
Sprain | 6 (37) | 4 (66) | 10 (45) |
Strain | 3 (19) | 1 (17) | 4 (18) |
Concussion | 2 (13) | 1 (17) | 3 (13) |
Contusion | 2 (13) | 0 (0) | 2 (9) |
Subluxation | 1 (6) | 0 (0) | 1 (5) |
Muscle cramp | 1 (6) | 0 (0) | 1 (5) |
Laceration | 1 (6) | 0 (0) | 1 (5) |