Comparison of anthropometric variables and past clinical history of players with hamstring muscle strain and uninjured players
| Injured (n=26) | Uninjured (n=88) | U, t, or χ2 | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where appropriate, values are median, mean (SD). | ||||
| PH, Past history; PTI, posterior thigh injury. | ||||
| Age (years) | 24.5, 23.9 (3.1) | 20, 20.9 (3.1) | U=545 | 0.000 |
| Height (cm) | 182, 183.6 (7.2) | 183, 184.0 (7.4) | U=1104 | 0.789 |
| Weight (kg) | 85, 85.5 (8.8) | 82.5, 83.3 (9.9) | t=1.622 | 0.317 |
| Aboriginal descent | 5 | 3 | χ2=7.70 | 0.015 |
| PH-PTI | 13 | 13 | χ2=14.1 | 0.000 |
| PH-knee injury | 6 | 4 | χ2=8.6 | 0.009 |
| PH-osteitis pubis | 8 | 9 | χ2=6.68 | 0.023 |
| PH-back injury | 7 | 10 | χ2=3.83 | 0.063 |