Table 2

Injury incidence in FBS studies reviewed

Study reviewedGroin/hip injury incidencePopulation examinedCountry
During trainingDuring match playOf total injuries
Arnason et al310.9% of all injuries10.2% of all injuries13.1% of all injuries308 professional soccer playersIceland
Engebretsen et al210.3/1000 training-hours (h)1.8/1000 match-hours06/1000 of playing hours. 10% of all injuries508 amateur soccer playersNorway
Gabbe et al5100% of injuries recorded were hip/groin injuries500 ARF playersAustralia
Hagglund et al2216–20% of all injuries39–41% of all injuries16–19% of all injuries197 professional soccer playersSweden
Le Gall et al230.9/1000 h for early vs 0.44/1000 h for normal vs 0.08/1000 h for late maturers of all playing time233 elite soccer playersFrance
O'Connor122.4/1000 h between training and match time23% of total injuries100 Rugby League playersAustralia
Verrall et al24Not reported29 ARF playersAustralia

  • ARF, Australian Rules Football; FBS, Field-Based Sports.