Table 1 Participants and injury characteristics (Mean ± SD)
Variables | EXP (n = 40) | CON (n = 40) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (year) | 17.1 ± 1.1 | 17.3 ± 0.9 | 0.23 |
Height (cm) | 171.1 ± 10.2 | 170.2 ± 8.2 | 0.46 |
Weight (kg) | 56.7 ± 7.3 | 57.1 ± 6.86 | 0.46 |
Body mass index (kg / m²) | 22.1 ± 2.1 | 23.2 ± 2.4 | 0.86 |
Training experience (year) | 4.3 ± 1.2 | 4.6 ± 1.6 | 0.96 |
Total exposure (h) | 10,053 | 9963 | |
Match exposure (h) | 96 | 96 | |
Training exposure (h) | 9957 | 9867 | |
Number of injuries during the study period by time loss | |||
Total number of injuries (N) (%) | 20 | 30 | |
> 28 d (N) (%) | 4 (20) | 10 (33.33) | |
Sum of days lost to injury (d) | 236 | 369 | |
Injury burden (d/1000 h) (95%-CI) | 15.52 (12.36–18.69) | 25.52 (22.36–28.69) | |
Types of injuries | |||
Bursitis (N) | 3 | 4 | |
Sprains (N) | 1 | 5 | |
Strains (N) | 5 | 8 | |
Dislocation (N) | 2 | 3 | |
Contusions (N) | 3 | 6 | |
Tendinitis (N) | 6 | 4 |