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Sports Injuries by the Numbers

Last updated: Friday, January 5, 2018 | 3 min reading time

Facts

65% of sports injury cases involve people aged 5 – 24
39% of sports injury patients are female and 61% are male
28% of sports injury cases resulted from falls

Most common sports injuries

41.4% are strains and sprains
20% are fractures
19% are cuts and bruises

Sports that cause the most injuries

6.3% from soccer
7.2% from cycling
8.3% from football
9.9% from basketball
16.3% from general exercise (running, etc.)
52% from others

Tips to prevent sports injuries

Warm up
Train adequately
Go for a health screening
Practise proper techniques
Use proper gear
Play on an even surface
Get enough rest
Consult a doctor before returning to sports

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