Key result
The overall injury rate in a men's professional lacrosse season was 43.87%, and playing more games was associated with a higher risk of injury (OR 1.3; 95% CI 1.17-1.47; P<.001).
Why the study?
Injury rates and patterns in men's professional lacrosse are not well known.
Population
158 men's professional lacrosse athletes (155 analyzed)
Comparison
Injured vs noninjured players
Design
Observational cohort study
Follow-up
A single season
Authors
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May warrant caution with high game volumes in professional lacrosse; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective confirmation.
Observational (n=158)
Odds Ratio: 1.3 (95% CI 1.17–1.47)
p-value: p=<.001
Slightly less than half of professional lacrosse athletes sustain an injury during a season, though severe injuries requiring surgery are rare.
Warner et al. (2022) conducted an observational in Injuries in men's professional lacrosse (n=158). Total games played vs. Fewer games played was evaluated on Sustaining an injury (OR 1.3, 95% CI 1.17-1.47, p=<.001). The overall injury rate in a men's professional lacrosse season was 43.87%, and playing more games was associated with a higher risk of injury (OR 1.3; 95% CI 1.17-1.47; P<.001).
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