Analysis of acute injuries incurred by players in the preliminary phase of the 2001 Moi golden cup soccer tournament in Kenya
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Date
2001
Authors
Onywera, V.O.
Njororai, W. W. S.
Mwisukha, A.
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Abstract
Irrespective of the nature, cause and mechanism, injuries are a
serious hazard in many sports. Injuries hamper the players'
performance both in training and competition, disrupt the
,. conditioning process arid) thus preventthem from realizing their
playing potential. However, with surveillance of injuries,
preventive, treatment and rehabilitation measures can be
formulated. This study investigated injuries that led either to a
temporary stoppage of the game and/or substitution of a player
during the preliminary phase of the 2001 Moi Golden Cup Soccer
Tournament in Kenya A total of 15 matches were played in the
preliminary phase, Three independent research assistants who recorded the injuries in a protocol sheet observed each match.
Forty-three (43) injuries were registered during this phase.
The majority of the injuries affected soft tissues (67.8%). The
most serious injuries were dislocations and fractures. The lower
part of the body suffered more injuries occurred in the offensive
part of the field (44.2%). The majority of injuries affected
attackers (44.2%) as compared t defenders and mid fielders. The
home team suffered more injuries (61.4%) compared to the away
team. The loosing team recorded more injuries (51%) than the
winning team. Given that most of the injuries were caused by
opponents, it is recommended that team officials emphasize the
use of protective gear as well as effective physical conditioning of
their respective team players. There is also need to replicate the
study on more comprehensive scales at international levels.
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Research Article
Keywords
Acute injuries, Preliminary phase, Soccer
Citation
East African Journal of Physical Education Vol.1 Issue 1; 2003