ANATOMICAL LOCATION OF INJURIES PREVALENCE IN AGED GROUP (14-17) FOOTBALL PLAYERS

Abstract: The primary objective of the study is to determine the Anatomical Location of Injuries Prevalence in Aged group (14-17) Football Players . The sampling method was purposive - a non-random method of sampling design for football players with a specific purpose. A total of 254 Indian elite football players from various states and national level units affiliated to the All India Football Federation were selected as the sample size of the study. The findings of the study revealed that 7.87% of football players in the age group (14-17 years) reported knee injuries, 24.80% reported ankle injuries, 23.30% football players reported shoulder/upper arm injuries. Injuries were reported by 19.33%. In hamstring/groin, 09.15% reported lower leg/foot injuries/injuries, 08.20% of football players reported arm/elbow injuries, 07.05% of football players in the age group reported back injuries, and 07.65% of football players in the age group reported an injury. This study found that knee and ankle are the common anatomical location of injuries.

Keywords: Prevalence, Football, Aged group, Football, Injuries