Clinical report - Injuries in youth soccer

Chris G. Koutures; Andrew J.M. Gregory; Teri M. McCambridge; Holly J. Benjamin; Joel S. Brenner; Charles T. Cappetta; Rebecca A. Demorest; Mark E. Halstead; Cynthia R. LaBella; Stephanie S. Martin; Stephen G. Rice

doi:10.1542/peds.2009-3009

Clinical report - Injuries in youth soccer

Chris G. Koutures, Andrew J.M. Gregory, Teri M. McCambridge, Holly J. Benjamin, Joel S. Brenner, Charles T. Cappetta, Rebecca A. Demorest, Mark E. Halstead, Cynthia R. LaBella, Stephanie S. Martin, Stephen G. Rice

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Abstract

Injury rates in youth soccer, known as football outside the United States, are higher than in many other contact/collision sports and have greater relative numbers in younger, preadolescent players. With regard to musculoskeletal injuries, young females tend to suffer more knee injuries, and young males suffer more ankle injuries. Concussions are fairly prevalent in soccer as a result of contact/collision rather than purposeful attempts at heading the ball. Appropriate rule enforcement and emphasis on safe play can reduce the risk of soccer-related injuries. This report serves as a basis for encouraging safe participation in soccer for children and adolescents.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	410-414
Number of pages	5
Journal	Pediatrics
Volume	125
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2009-3009
State	Published - Feb 2010

Keywords

Anterior cruciate ligament tear
Concussion
Knee injury
Soccer

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