Hip and Groin Injuries in National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Soccer Players.

BACKGROUND

Hip and groin injuries are common in competitive soccer players and have been shown to be significant sources of time loss. There are few studies describing the epidemiology of hip and groin injuries in female National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) soccer players.

PURPOSE

To describe the epidemiology of hip and groin injuries in women's collegiate soccer players.

STUDY DESIGN

Descriptive epidemiology study.

METHODS

The NCAA Injury Surveillance System/Program (ISS/ISP) was analyzed from 2004 through 2014 for data related to hip and groin injuries in female collegiate soccer players. Injuries and athlete-exposures (AEs) were reported by athletic trainers. Data were stratified by time of season, event type, injury type, treatment outcome, time loss, and player field position.

RESULTS

Between 2004 and 2014, there were 439 recorded hip or groin injuries in female soccer players and an overall rate of injury of 0.57 per 1000 AEs. Injuries were 12.0 times more likely to occur during the preseason (4.41/1000 AEs) as opposed to during the regular season (0.37/1000 AEs) (injury rate ratio [IRR], 12.01; 95% confidence interval [CI], 9.92-14.55) or postseason (0.38/1000 AEs) (IRR, 11.55; 95% CI, 7.06-18.91). Rates of injury were similar during the regular season and postseason (IRR, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.59-1.58). Rates of injury were higher during competition (0.69/1000 AEs) than during practice (0.52/1000 AEs) (IRR, 1.33; 95% CI, 1.08-1.63). Most injuries were new (87.5%; n = 384) and unlikely to recur (12.5%; n = 55).

CONCLUSION

Hip and groin injuries in female NCAA soccer players are uncommon, and fortunately, most players return to play quickly without recurrence. Future prospective studies should evaluate the effectiveness of strength and conditioning programs in preventing these injuries.

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Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

One or more of the authors has declared the following potential conflict of interest or source of funding: J.A. has received educational support from Goode Surgical, grant support from Stryker, and hospitality payments from Stryker. J.L.M. has received educational support from Arthrex and Goode Surgical. J.H. has received educational support from Arthrex. K.P. has received educational support from Arthrex. A.C. has received consulting fees from Arthrex, Trice Medical, and Zimmer Biomet; educational support from Arthrex and Stryker; and hospitality payments from Arthrex. D.H. has received consulting fees from Arthrex; grant support from Arthrex; educational support from Arthrex, Goode Surgical, and Smith & Nephew; and hospitality payments from Smith & Nephew and Stryker. AOSSM checks author disclosures against the Open Payments Database (OPD). AOSSM has not conducted an independent investigation on the OPD and disclaims any liability or responsibility relating thereto.