Incidence and characteristics of injuries during the 2010 FELDA/FAM National Futsal League in Malaysia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In Malaysia, futsal is a popular sport played by individuals across all ages and genders. Despite its popularity, information on futsal related injury in Malaysia is not available. The purpose of this study is to examine the injury incidence and injury patterns among amateur men and women futsal players in Malaysia.

Methods

Players reported injury to the tournament medical team during the FELDA/FAM National Futsal League 2010 were interviewed and assessed by a Sports Medicine registrar. Player's socio-demographic profiles and information about the injury were documented in the injury report form adapted from medical report form used by FIFA: Medical Assessment and Research Centre (F-Marc).

Results

A total of 86 injuries were reported from 141 matches, equiva

SUBMITTER: Hamid MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3986338 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature