Key result
In male high-school football players, injuries occurred significantly more frequently during games compared to practices (62.5 vs 1.5 per 1000 athlete-exposures, RR 41.67).
Why the study?
The study was conducted to estimate the incidence and severity of injuries among high-school football players and to identify associated risk factors.
What is the incidence of injuries and associated risk factors in high school football players?
Population
707 male high-school football players from four high schools in Quebec, Canada
Design
Prospective observational cohort study
Follow-up
A football season
Authors
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Supports enhanced game-time protections in high-school football; hypothesis-generating for interventional prevention trials.
Cohort (n=707)
Yes
What is the incidence of injuries and associated risk factors in high school football players?
Relative Risk: 41.67 (95% CI 30.5–56.9)
Absolute Event Rate: 62.5% vs 1.5%
Injuries are highly prevalent among high school football players, with concussions being the most frequent, and previous injury significantly increasing the risk of subsequent injury.
Pelet et al. (2022) conducted a cohort in Football-related injuries (n=707). Game situations vs. Practice situations was evaluated on Injury incidence per 1000 Athlete-Exposures (RR 41.67, 95% CI 30.5-56.9). In male high-school football players, injuries occurred significantly more frequently during games compared to practices (62.5 vs 1.5 per 1000 athlete-exposures, RR 41.67).
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