Comparison of muscle injury rates in league matches with short (four or less days) or long (six or more days) recovery before the match
| ≤4 days’ recovery | ≥6 days’ recovery | RR | 95% CI | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstring injuries | 5.74 | 4.47 | 1.28 | 1.06 to 1.56 | 0.011 |
| Quadriceps injuries | 1.53 | 0.85 | 1.80 | 1.19 to 2.72 | 0.006 |
| Adductor injuries | 2.64 | 2.38 | 1.11 | 0.84 to 1.46 | 0.467 |
| Calf injuries | 1.21 | 1.07 | 1.13 | 0.75 to 1.70 | 0.559 |
RR, rate ratio.
Injury rate is expressed as the number of injuries per 1000 h of match exposure.