Population
Elite male Gaelic football players
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
8 years (2008-2015)
Key result
In elite male Gaelic football, hamstring injuries occurred at an incidence of 2.2 per 1000 exposure hours, with previously injured players at highest risk (RR 3.3).
Authors
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Previously injured players face elevated hamstring risk in elite Gaelic football; supports targeted prevention but leaves optimal strategies open.
Observational
Yes
Hamstring injuries are the most frequent injury in elite Gaelic football, with incidences increasing over an 8-year period, highlighting the need for targeted risk management.
Roe et al. (2016) conducted an observational in Hamstring injuries. Risk factors (previous injury, age, playing position) vs. Players without risk factors was evaluated on Hamstring injury incidence per 1000 exposure hours (95% CI 1.9 to 2.4). In elite male Gaelic football, hamstring injuries occurred at an incidence of 2.2 per 1000 exposure hours, with previously injured players at highest risk (RR 3.3).
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