November 30, 2024Journal of Student ResearchOpen Access

Trends in Lacrosse Injuries: A NEISS Study

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Findings reveal lacrosse injuries predominantly affect youth, suggesting needed improvements in injury prevention strategies.

Lacrosse injuries predominantly occur in youth aged 10-18, highlighting a significant area for targeted prevention.
The study analyzed 4,498 lacrosse-related injury cases from NEISS, with sprain/strain being the leading diagnosis.
Male players represented 71.41% of injuries, emphasizing the need for gender-specific safety measures.
Identifying common injuries can guide sports medicine clinics in developing effective prevention programs.

Shams et al. (2024) studied this question.

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