Category and frequency of injuries sustained throughout the 2009 season (n=51)
| Type of injury | Category | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Upper limb | ||
| Glenohumeral joint dislocation | 3 | 6 |
| Glenoid labral lesion | 3 | 1 |
| Rotator cuff impingement | 3 | 1 |
| Acromioclavicular joint sprain | 3 | 1 |
| Scapho-lunate ligament sprain | 3 | 1 |
| Carpometocarpal joint sprain | 3 | 1 |
| Metacarpal fracture | 1 | 1 |
| Lower limb | ||
| Calcaneal fat pad bruise | 4 | 1 |
| Lateral ankle sprain | 3 | 5 |
| Syndesmosis sprain | 3 | 2 |
| Gastrocnemius contusion | 4 | 1 |
| Hamstring strain | 2 | 7 |
| Achilles tendinopathy | 3 | 1 |
| Adductor muscle tear | 2 | 4 |
| Gastrocnemius tear | 2 | 2 |
| Femoral Condyle bruise | 1 | 1 |
| Patella bruise | 1 | 1 |
| Quadriceps strain | 2 | 3 |
| Quadriceps contusion | 4 | 1 |
| Lateral knee joint sprain | 3 | 1 |
| Patella tendinosis | 3 | 1 |
| Fibula bruise | 1 | 1 |
| Anterior cruciate ligament tear | 3 | 1 |
| Head and torso | ||
| Rib cartilage sprain | 4 | 2 |
| Concussion | 4 | 1 |
| Sternal bruise | 4 | 1 |
| Back contusion | 4 | 1 |
| Intercostal muscle strain | 2 | 1 |
1, Bone-related injury; 2, muscle-related injury; 3, joint-related injury; 4, impact-related injury.