Table 2

Median time (days; 95% CIs) between injury and subsequent injury of the five common injuries compared to non-common injuries

Injury group and three letter OSICS codeTime to next injury
Concussion (HNC)39 (35 to 45)*
Non-concussive injuries51 (47 to 56)
Thigh haematoma (THM)46 (37 to 55)
Non-thigh haematoma injuries52.5 (48 to 59)
Hamstring muscle strain (TMH)50.5 (41 to 60)
Non-hamstring muscle strain injuries51 (47 to 57)
Acromioclavicular joint injuries (SJA)55 (44 to 67)
Non-acromioclavicular joint injuries50 (45 to 55)
Lateral ankle sprains (AJL)64.5 (50 to 79)
Non-lateral ankle sprains50.5 (46 to 56)
  • *Significantly shorter than non-concussive injuries based on 95% CIs.

  • OSICS, Orchard Sports Injury Classification System.