Epidemiology of injury in male adolescent Gaelic games

Connor, Siobhán O'; McCaffrey, Noel; Whyte, Enda; Moran, Kieran

doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2015.06.002

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“…It is acknowledged that the risk of sustaining a hamstring injury in Gaelic games is high (3,16,17,21); this study confirmed these findings. Although, hamstring injuries in this present study predominated in both groups, the intervention group had 41% less hamstring injuries than the control group.…”

Section: Incidence Of Injurysupporting

confidence: 84%

“…Hamstring injuries alone account for almost one quarter of all injuries in Gaelic football (17,21,16,30). Also, the rate of injuries in adolescent, county and club level Gaelic games is significantly greater in matches than in training (17,21,30). This clearly identifies the relevance of preventative measures in an attempt to reduce the incidence of lower extremity, match play, and hamstring injuries, in particular, in Gaelic games.…”

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confidence: 96%

“…The majority of the injuries in Gaelic games are non-contact in nature (68.7% in county Gaelic football and 64% and 63.3% respectively in adolescent Gaelic football and hurling). Hamstring injuries alone account for almost one quarter of all injuries in Gaelic football (17,21,16,30). Also, the rate of injuries in adolescent, county and club level Gaelic games is significantly greater in matches than in training (17,21,30).…”

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Effects of the Gaelic Athletic Association 15 on Lower Extremity Injury Incidence and Neuromuscular Functional Outcomes in Collegiate Gaelic Games

Schlingermann

Lodge

Gissane

et al. 2018

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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Schlingermann, BE, Lodge, CA, Gissane, C, and Rankin, PM. Effects of the Gaelic Athletic Association 15 on lower extremity injury incidence and neuromuscular functional outcomes in collegiate Gaelic games. J Strength Cond Res 32(7): 1993-2001, 2018-The purpose of this observational analytical cohort study was to assess the effectiveness of an injury prevention program (IPP)-Gaelic Athletic Association 15 (GAA15)-on the incidence of injury in collegiate Gaelic games. One hundred and thirty-one Gaelic games players (mean age 20.5 years ± SD 3.0) were used for analysis in this study. Participants completed preseason and postseason testing which involved performance of the Y-Balance Test. The GAA15 was used for the intervention group; coaches were instructed to implement the program before every training session and match throughout the collegiate Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) season. The control group adopted their normal warm-up procedures for the season. The players' injuries were documented on a weekly basis by allied health care professionals working with the teams using an online database system. Results showed significant improvements in composite Y-Balance scores in favor of the intervention group (adjusted mean difference Right: 1.8 % normalized mean reach distance (%NMRD) [p = 0.007]/Left: 2.3 %NMRD [p = 0.001]). Injury rates in the intervention group (2.62 injuries per 1,000 hours) were reduced by 66% (p = 0.001) in comparison with an age-matched control group (7.62 per 1,000 hour). Training injuries, hamstring injuries, noncontact injuries, and severe injuries were also reduced as a result of the implementation of the GAA15 (injury rate ratio: 0.20, 0.59, 0.39, and 0.45, respectively). Implementation of an IPP such as the GAA15 can reduce the risk of injury in Gaelic games and influence players' neuromuscular performance assessed through the Y-Balance Test.

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Effects of the Gaelic Athletic Association 15 on Lower Extremity Injury Incidence and Neuromuscular Functional Outcomes in Collegiate Gaelic Games

Schlingermann

Lodge

Gissane

et al. 2018

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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“…Introduction and Aims: Injuries can have undesirable effects on the performance of participants in team sports (1). As spikes in training load may precede injury, it is important to monitor and evaluate training loads to reduce the potential risk of injury (2).…”

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“…Monitoring and evaluation of adolescent training loads is an integral part of assessing injury risk and can provide team coaches with valuable information, which may inform training scheduling and potentially reduce IRs in adolescent males participating in hurling. Reference Introduction & Aims: Recent research suggests that 32.5% of adolescent GAA players suffer injury in a given year (1). There are various associated benefits to increased training exposure for adolescent athletes.…”

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Investigating the epidemiology and modifiable risk factors for injury in adolescent GAA

Miley

Kelly

Lodge

et al. 2017

Physical Therapy in Sport

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Introduction and Aims: Injuries can have undesirable effects on the performance of participants in team sports (1). As spikes in training load may precede injury, it is important to monitor and evaluate training loads to reduce the potential risk of injury (2). One of the aims of this prospective observational analytical cohort study was to investigate the association between injury rates (IR) and training load during a post primary school and GAA club season within a 12-month calendar period in adolescent males participating in hurling. Methods: 821 male subjects aged 13 e 18.5 (15.9 ± 1.9 yrs.) years were recruited from fourteen post primary schools (n¼581) and six GAA clubs (n¼240). Participants entered information daily on a mobile phone web application, including the number of training sessions, competitive matches, activity duration (mins), activity rates of perceived exertion (RPE) along with injury data. From this information, participant training units (TU) and injury rates (IR) per 1000 hours of activity, with respective 95% confidence intervals (CI) were determined. Results: A total of 151 lower extremity injuries were reported during 66,042 hours of activity. The post primary school season (Oct.-Apr.) reported a total of 2,262,026 TU with a lower extremity IR of 13.71/1000 hrs. (CI: 11.01-16.41) of participation. The GAA club season (May-Sep.) reported 1,124,775 TU with an IR of 14.08/1000 hrs. (CI: 10.26-17.91). The highest IR was reported in October (IR 4.87/1000hrs., 95% CI: 3.2-6.5), at the beginning of the school hurling season, which was the third highest month for player activity (357,051 TU). September had the lowest recorded IR of 1.17/ 1000hrs. (95% CI: 0.0-2.8) and TU of 87,919 during the 12-month period. Conclusion: With adolescent hurling players constantly being exposed to high training and competition loads along with academic stress, it is crucial to monitor the risks connected to the potential negative consequences (3). Monitoring and evaluation of adolescent training loads is an integral part of assessing injury risk and can provide team coaches with valuable information, which may inform training scheduling and potentially reduce IRs in adolescent males participating in hurling.

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