Citation

Eirale C, Tol JL, Farooq A, Smiley FA, Chalabi H. Br. J. Sports Med. 2013; 47(12): 807-808.

Affiliation

Department of Sports Medicine, Aspetar-Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/bjsports-2012-091040

PMID

22904292

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Although the incidence of football [soccer] injuries should relate to team success there is little empirical evidence. OBJECTIVE: We investigated the relationship between injury incidence and team success in Qatar first-division football clubs. METHODS: Using a prospective cohort study design, we captured exposure and injuries in Qatar male elite football for a season. Club performance was measured by total league points, ranking, goal scored, goals conceded and number of matches won, drawn or lost. RESULTS: Lower injury incidence was strongly correlated with team ranking position (r=0.929, p=0.003), more games won (r=0.883, p=0.008), more goals scored (r=0.893, p=0.007), greater goal difference (r=0.821, p=0.003) and total points (r=0.929, p=0.003). CONCLUSIONS: Lower incidence rate was strongly correlated with team success. Prevention of injuries may contribute to team success.

Language: en