Epidemiology of National Football League Training Camp Injuries from 1998 to 2007

2008281 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Brian T. Feeley · Hospital for Special Surgery

Seán Kennelly · NFL Foundation

Ronnie P. Barnes · NFL Foundation

Mark S. Muller · Hospital for Special Surgery

Bryan T. Kelly · Hospital for Special Surgery

Scott A. Rodeo · Hospital for Special Surgery

Russell F. Warren ·

Abstract

Muscle strains are the most common injury type in practices. Contact type injuries are most common during pre-season games, and the number of significant injuries that occur during preseason games is high.

Topics & Keywords

Sports injuries and prevention Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 36, Issue 8, pp. 1597-1603

DOI: 10.1177/0363546508316021

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