Soccer players who suffer from fractures are likely to return to the same level of play prior to their injuries, according to a study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Researchers at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in Scotland analyzed 367 soccer-related fractures among club and recreational players in the Lothian region of Scotland. A majority of these injuries (68 percent) involved the upper limbs such as arms and shoulders. The researchers contacted each patient to assess their return to play, any changes in skill level and ongoing issues related to their injuries.
The interviews revealed 86 percent of players returned to play within two years of their injury and 83 percent reported playing at the same skill level or higher. Those who chose not to return to play cited fear of reinjury and other personal reasons. Healthcare experts warn that the high likelihood of return to play and retained skill level should not be applied to other sports.
Researchers at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in Scotland analyzed 367 soccer-related fractures among club and recreational players in the Lothian region of Scotland. A majority of these injuries (68 percent) involved the upper limbs such as arms and shoulders. The researchers contacted each patient to assess their return to play, any changes in skill level and ongoing issues related to their injuries.
The interviews revealed 86 percent of players returned to play within two years of their injury and 83 percent reported playing at the same skill level or higher. Those who chose not to return to play cited fear of reinjury and other personal reasons. Healthcare experts warn that the high likelihood of return to play and retained skill level should not be applied to other sports.
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