Table 2

Frequency of returning to preinjury sport or recreation activities by sport

SportNumber of participants in preinjury activity, % of total sampleYes
n=65*
No
n=96†
Football83 (52)29 (35)54 (65)
Floorball20 (12)6 (30)14 (70)
Handball8 (5)3 (38)5 (62)
Martial arts‡6 (4)42
Motocross§6 (4)42
Running6 (4)24
Basketball5 (3)05
Horse-riding5 (3)41
Gymnasium exercises¶4 (2)31
Hockey**3 (2)21
Athletics2 (1)20
Orienteering2 (1)20
Skateboard2 (1)02
Snow sports2 (1)11
Squash2 (1)11
Bandy1 (<1)01
Cycling1 (<1)01
Team gymnastics1 (<1)10
Tennis1 (<1)10
Volleyball1 (<1)01
  • The percentage of participants who had returned and not returned for each activity is presented in parentheses.

  • *One participant did not report their preinjury physical activity.

  • †Two participants did not report their preinjury physical activity.

  • ‡Includes karate, jujitsu and judo.

  • §Includes short-distance and endurance-distance competition.

  • ¶Includes aerobics and weight training.

  • **Includes one ice hockey referee.