Citation

Taimela S, Osterman L, Kujala U, Lehto MR, Korhonen T, Alaranta H. J. Sports Med. Phys. Fitness 1990; 30(2): 194-201.

Affiliation

University of Turku, Finland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Edizioni Minerva Medica)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2402142

Abstract

Thirty-seven male soccer players performed a series of motor ability tests and answered the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (the 16PF). A past-injury examination and interview was performed by a physician and occurrence of injuries was followed up prospectively for one year. Stepwise regression analyses revealed significant associations between past injuries and long reaction time as well as personality factors N (astute) and H (shy). We conclude that both weakness of motor abilities, especially long reaction time, and a specific personality type may predispose a player to soccer injuries.

Language: en