Why the study?
Data regarding the epidemiology of soccer injuries and particular accidents in specific non-professional soccer populations were lacking.
Population
705 soccer injuries reported to the Swiss National Accident Insurance Fund (Suva)
Comparison
Three settings (soccer games, soccer training, non-organised soccer) and different amateur leagues
Design
Retrospective study
Authors
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May support age-specific prevention in amateur soccer; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective confirmation.
Injury characteristics, causes, and incidence vary significantly across non-professional soccer settings, with 30+/40+ league players experiencing the highest injury incidence.
Gebert et al. (2019) studied this question.
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