AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course with CME-Epidemiology of Sport-Related Injuries in NCAA Football Players

Epidemiology of Sport-Related Injuries in NCAA Football Players

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In this video, the speaker discusses the data on injuries in NCAA football. They reference a study published in the Journal of Athletic Training which shows that the injury rate in NCAA football has increased over the past decade, with an increase from four injuries per 1,000 occurrences to 36 injuries per 1,000 exposures. The data is based on information reported by a small percentage of schools participating in the NCAA Injury Surveillance Program. The speaker highlights that despite rule changes aimed at reducing injuries, such as targeting, injuries continue to rise. They also discuss the difference in injury rates between preseason, regular season, and postseason games, with preseason games having the highest injury rate. The speaker further analyzes the types and locations of injuries, such as knee, shoulder, and head injuries, and discusses the risk of concussions from targeting plays. They conclude that further work is needed to address and prevent injuries in NCAA football.

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Presented by Patrick A. Smith MD

Keywords

NCAA football

injury rate

Journal of Athletic Training

NCAA Injury Surveillance Program

preseason games