Research
Noncontact injuries, rates, mechanism and occurrence in Field Hockey in Scotland
Author(s): T. Johnston*, K. Kaliarntas, S. Brown and C. Taylor
Field hockey (hockey), as an intermittent, invasive sport carries injury risks. While contact injuries have been reported, noncontact injuries in hockey have received little attention in the scientific literature, therefore, this study will focus on the frequency, mechanism, characteristics, timing, and nature of noncontact injuries in this sport. Methods: A retrospective online injury questionnaire was completed by 317 Hockey players (n=317, male=166, female=151) of all positions, various levels, and ages to capture noncontact injuries in hockey. The questionnaire was available via the SurveyMonkey® platform between November 2014 and March 2015. Results: Overall noncontact injury rates were 4.09 per 1000 playing hours (95% CI 3.59-4.54), 4.73/1000 playing hours for females (95% CI 3.98-5.4) and 3.47 (95% CI, 2.83-4.09) for males Injuries to the knees, hamstrings, and ankles are t.. Read More»
