The Influence of Time of Season on Injury Rates and the Epidemiology of Canadian Football Injuries

Conclusions: There was a 1% decline in injury rate per week during the season and a 30% decline during the playoffs. The number of ongoing time-loss injuries increased over the regular season. Current results can aid league officials and medical staff in making evidence-based decisions concerning player safety and health.
Source: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Original Research Source Type: research