Profile of soccer injuries at the 19th Nigerian University Games

Year 2019, , 140 - 147, 31.12.2019

Ayodeji Ayodele Fabunmi , Godwin Ugorjor Mordi

https://doi.org/10.31459/turkjkin.605872

Cited By: 1

Abstract

Soccer, the most popular team sport in the world
is associated with injuries. Profile of soccer injuries at the 19^th
Nigerian University Games was studied and the incidence, causes, locations,
severity, mode of treatment and effect of play position on injuries were
studied. The observational technique was used to obtain relevant data during
the competition. Out of a total of 16 matches played and studied, 57 players were
injured with 113 incidences of injuries recorded. The results were analyzed
using frequency, percentages. The ankle was most frequently injured with 25
(22.12%) cases, while the groin and the foot regions were the least injured
body part (1 case, 0.88%). The incidence of injury to the knee joint was 22
(19.47%). The most frequently injured body segment was the lower extremity,
while the least injured body segment was the trunk. Minor injuries recorded
were 48 (42.48%), while 2 (1.77%) serious injuries were observed. Most of the
injuries sustained were due to direct trauma. Physiotherapy treatment included
cryotherapy, massage and passive stretching of muscles. Midfielders recorded
the highest number of injuries, while the highest number of injuries was
recorded among the University of Ibadan soccer players. The Federal University
of Technology, (FUTA) players sustained 5 (8.8%) the least injury. In conclusion,
the most frequently injured segment of the body and body part was the lower
extremity and the ankle respectively. Rules of the game should be modified to
reduce the incidence of injuries in these body parts.

Keywords

Injury, NUGA games, soccer

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