Table 1

Number and duration (in days) of injuries in each anatomical location in the GB boxing squad, 2005–2009

Location (alphabetical)Number of injuriesDays lost per injury
Abdomen428.5
Ankle2122.4
Chest, ribs, upper back1424.4
Ear12.0
Elbow2334.9
Eye1370.0
Face27.0
Foot416.0
Forearm132.0
Hand (see wrist also, below)6939.0
Head* (concussion)10 (5)15.6 (8.8)
Knee1021.0
Lower leg1819.4
Neck1038.6
Nose29.0
Pelvis, low back2244.9
Shoulder2121.2
Teeth214.5
Thigh129.8
Upper arm1918.8
Wrist (see hand, above)3160.2
Total29733.1
  • *Other head injuries were cuts.