Episode 35: 🔍 Injury Rates in Female Collegiate Field Hockey 🏑

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we’re exploring an insightful study on injury rates in NCAA women’s field hockey from 2014-2015 through 2018-2019. 📊 📋 Key Findings: • Overall Injury Rate: 6.27 injuries per 1000 athlete exposures (AEs). • Competition vs. Practice: Higher injury rate in competitions (10.70 per 1000 AEs) than in practices (4.93 per 1000 AEs). • Common Injury Locations: Head & face (16%) and thigh (12.3%). • Common Injury Types: Concussions (8.6%) and ankle sprains. • Injury Mechanisms: Equipment contact was the most common cause (30%). • Division Differences: Division I had the lowest injury rate (4.49 per 1000 AEs), while Division III had the highest (9.18 per 1000 AEs). • Season Segments: No significant differences, but preseason injuries fluctuated over the years. Understanding these patterns helps improve safety practices and reduce injury risks for our athletes. 🙌 Don’t forget to 👍 like, 💬 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more content on sports health and safety! 📽️ Watch the full video to get all the details! 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWosWXpjPSA 👀 Watch our FREE Hockey fitness masterclass here: https://integratesports.com/hockey-register-og